ID Laboratory Scientist Abingdon, England
Cellmark Forensic Services
Full Time
Abingdon, England
33838 - 43000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Role overview
Cellmark is one of the UK’s largest providers of DNA and forensic testing services to the police, and a leading supplier of paternity and drug testing services to government agencies, the legal community and the general public. With more than 450 employees we have an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and speed of delivery built over 30 years of innovation and service excellence.
We are looking for an ID Laboratory Scientist to join our Identification Operations department to continue delivering industry leading levels of quality and service to our extensive range of customers including local authority children’s services teams, family & immigration law solicitors and the general public.
The successful candidate will be working in our state-of-the-art laboratory in Abingdon where you will be responsible for receiving, extracting and processing DNA from samples, operating to GLP standards in all procedures.
You will be educated to a minimum of ‘A’ level, preferably BSC or HND in Molecular Biology or Applied Biology subject. Previous laboratory experience especially in DNA/PCR would be an advantage.
The suitable applicant will have the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You will be flexible and have great attention to detail, accurate record keeping and concern for impact. You will also have good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work well under pressure to strict deadlines.
In addition to a competitive salary you will receive the following benefits:
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory, bank & public holidays
- Life insurance
- Perkbox membership
- Default Pension Salary Exchange option
- 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Eyecare voucher
At Cellmark, integrity lies at the core of the decisions we make. It fundamentally impacts on how we work together as a Cellmark team and how we interact with our customers. So if being part of our rich history appeals to you, then Cellmark may be the right place for you.
Please note that this is an entry level position and it is not a Forensic Science role. If you are attracted to a career in Forensic Science please see our website for our Forensic Science opportunities.
Due to nature of the work we undertake, all applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years and will be required to obtain security clearance which we will arrange.
Cellmark Forensic Services
www.cellmarkforensics.co.uk
Abingdon, United Kingdom
David Hartshorne
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Private
1987
