Forensic Analyst

Job Description Salary:             Competitive                   Location:         Tamworth, UK         Contract:         Permanent Hours:             37.5 per week, full-time       Closing date:  20th December 2024  The Role We are currently recruiting for a forensic analyst to join our fantastic marks and traces team at our site based at our EFS Midlands facility in Tamworth. If you are passionate about a rewarding career in Forensic testing and want to use your expertise to its full potential, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and successful market leading company with over 30 years’ experience in providing Forensic Services to the Police forces of England and Wales, as well as other commercial organisations and public sector bodies. This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our first-class business, as a Forensic Analyst you will be responsible for the analytical analysis of trace material using (for example) scanning electron microscopy, gas chromatography and/or FTIR. Although rarely requested, this role occasionally requires production of a suitable witness statement and attendance at Courts of Law. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK. Security clearance is undertaken by a third party to police personnel vetting standards (NPPV/3 and SC), as such any criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/about-us/about-us/police-national-vetting-service/ . In addition, all successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities The successful candidate will:- Undertake analysis of trace material, as generated during item examinations. Complete/ project manage validation research projects, including production of compliance reports for accreditation. Produce and assess generated results for use in forensic cases. Carry out analysis as per standard operating procedures to required timescales. Be responsible for the integrity and continuity of exhibits. Communicate with other scientists as appropriate throughout the lifetime of a case.  Qualifications The ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone with a degree level qualification, or equivalent, in chemistry or related subject; or demonstrable professionally- gained experience to the same standard. Other desirable attributes include:- Demonstrating good communication and organisational skills. Having high levels of resilience and flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines. Communicate and work proactively with others (both colleagues and customers), focussing on a collective goal. The right person to thrive in this role will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and possesses the competence and team spirit to support others and contribute to a positive culture. Here at EFS integrity and customer focus is at the heart of everything we do, and the ability to own issues and actively support their resolution alongside embracing continuous improvement with active involvement would be a distinct advantage and will see you excel in this role. If you have knowledge of working in a laboratory environment using analytical equipment (e.g. scanning electron microscopy, gas chromatography, FTIR etc.), preferably within a forensic capacity, then we would love to hear from you.   Additional Information Company Benefits   In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme, a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, volunteering days,buy and sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following: Life Assurance (3 times annual salary) Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days) Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes, celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS. Employee tech scheme Discount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub Everyone who joins EFS will have access to Perkbox allowing you to save money all year round on a wide range of perks such as supermarket savings, days out or your daily coffee Learning and study support Employee Assistance Programme Health Cash Plan membership Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity  pay scheme Refer a friend scheme Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing Free on-site car parking Due to the nature of the work we undertake on our EFS Midlands site, for employees based at EFS Midlands or likely to attend EFS Midlands as part of their role you must inform us if you come into contact with any firearms or ammunition through work or any other reason as there will be precautions you will need to take in order to enter the premises.  This also applies to persons involved in clay pigeon shooting, and those who regularly use any cartridge based tools such as nail/stud guns.  Please provide details on your application. To apply, please visit https: //www.eurofins.co.uk/careers/current-vacancies/