Job Description Salary: Competitive Location: National - Warrington, Culham, Tamworth, Wakefield Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 (Full Time) Closing date: 31st May 2024 The role holder is to be responsible for the creation and completion of the work associated with the DNA analysis / Body Fluid interpretation of laboratory Biology Casework submissions. Ultimately, to take ownership of a case and to be responsible for the production of a report, SFR, Witness Statement or equivalent and attend Courts of Law as an expert witness as required. They will assist the Business Unit in routinely achieving success (in Quality, Output, Innovation and Development). The role holder will be required to participate in any requirement for shift working and/or weekend rota cover (in lab or on call) as business needs dictate, either on the basis of hours which are additional to the standard week or by rostering. Where this is required, appropriate rota payments will be made. We are currently recruiting a number of positions ranging from DNA Reporting Scientist through to Body Fluid and Blood Pattern Analysis / Scene of Crime Reporting Scientist across our Birchwood Park (Warrington), Culham, Tamworth and Wakefield sites. During the recruitment and selection process, we will determine candidates’ suitability for either role and offer accordingly. However, applicants are welcome to express a role preference in their application. Candidates are also requested to state their preferred location(s) Key Responsibilities Adhere to all aspects of the customer Operational Protocol and Eurofins Quality Manual. Ensure all work (including sub-contractors) is authorized, completed to contracted / agreed timescales and to estimated cost if applicable. Check all critical findings in line with standard operating procedures. Interpretation of results/evaluation of findings Manage the integrity and continuity of exhibits, including their return. Communicate with customer as appropriate throughout the lifetime of case. Discuss findings with the customer/CPS. Produce an Expert Witness statement or equivalent and attend court as requested. Assume responsibility for the day to day financial obligations and time booking on the case management system (CLIMs) associated with the allocated case. Seek continual improvement of methodology and processes that will have a positive impact on quality and effectiveness. Responsibility for assisting the Casework Manager/Workflow Supervisors with the operational task management of other reporting scientists’ workload to deal with planned or un-planned abstractions within the team (e.g. illness, annual leave, court etc.) to ensure the needs of the customer are met.