Casework Toxicology Reporting Scientist

Responsibilities

• Report and peer review a wide range of forensic toxicology casework, including unexplained deaths, assaults, and sexual assault cases
• Provide expert witness testimony in court
• Devise case strategies that incorporate quality considerations and cost-effective approaches
• Manage a personal caseload independently and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales
• Ensure all critical findings are checked in line with standard operating procedures and quality manuals
• Seek continual improvement of methodologies and processes to enhance team effectiveness

Requirements

• A relevant science-based degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in reporting and interpreting results from casework toxicology in various biological and non-biological matrices
• Proven experience in peer reviewing casework toxicology and attending court as an expert witness
• Strong understanding of the analytical techniques used in forensic toxicology
• Eligibility for NPPV3 and Security Clearance (SC), which requires 5 years of continuous UK residency

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience mentoring, training, or supervising junior reporting scientists
• Experience working to ISO17025 and FSR Codes within a forensic toxicology setting
• Competency in the analysis and interpretation of common and less common drugs
• Experience working in a busy laboratory environment

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with service)
• Company pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Perkbox benefits, discounts, and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work, tech scheme, and volunteering days

About the Company

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We provide a comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic testing solutions to police forces, legal and criminal justice organisations, and commercial entities. As part of Eurofins Scientific, we are dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet.