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The Toxicology team is responsible for the analysis of body fluids and other biological material for alcohol, drugs and poisons in a wide range of criminal cases. We are looking for a Forensic Reporter to join our dedicated Road Traffic Reporting Team., Undertake training in case type/s agreed with mentor/line manager Undertake training to report at least one case type (Section 5 or 5A) in line with the Road Traffic Act 1988, as agreed with mentor/line manager.
Attend court to give expert testimony following completion of expert witness training. Receive mentoring to develop appropriate case strategies, manage caseload effectively, and ensure quality and cost-effective approaches. Work within all Standard Operating Procedures, the customer Operational Protocol, Quality Manual, and company policies. Ensure all work (including sub-contractor work) is authorised, completed within agreed timescales, and delivered within estimated costs where applicable.
Ensure all critical findings are checked in line with standard operating procedures. Communicate effectively with the customer throughout each case, covering scientific matters, quality considerations, authorisation/financial obligations, and delivery timelines. Support reporters with their caseloads by drafting statements and assisting with results where appropriate. Seek continual improvement of methodologies, processes, and practices to enhance quality, effectiveness, and cost efficiency.
Maintain awareness of laboratory and reporting quality requirements. Provide support to the analytical section as appropriate. Sufficient laboratory experience to identify and understand the issues likely to arise in the types of cases processed, in both scientific and case management terms. Good understanding of the principle behind the analytical techniques used for Road Traffic cases. Good general business awareness and solid understanding of the various requirements of customers.
Science based degree. Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills Fully trained and competent in analysis of standard Toxicology sample types, e.g. blood, urine, whether practical or theoretical. Fully trained and competent in analysis/interpretation of results containing common and less common drug types, whether practical or theoretical. Previous experience of working in a busy laboratory environment.
Behaviours Must display patience, determination, attention to detail and integrity at all times. Able to manage a flexible workload; show good organisational skills and high levels of personal resilience with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure. Maintains clear communications with customers, clarifying expectations and monitoring satisfaction levels. Communicate and work co-operatively with others (within the team, with other departments / sites or external associates) focussing on a collective rather than individual goal.
Demonstrate initiative; adopting a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement within the areas of science, quality and efficiency. Willing to take on extra duties or responsibilities for the team/department., Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role will require the successful candidate to achieve NPPV3 + Security Clearance (SC). To be eligible, you must have 5 years' continuous UK residency.
Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, which is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on and forensics.
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