Job description
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 500 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 experienced full or part-time Reporting Scientist(s) (Toxicology) to join our Toxicology department primarily reporting a range of toxicology cases for drugs and alcohol including Road Traffic Act cases with court appearance as an expert witness. There is also potential to include sample preparation and extraction; analysis by GCQQQ and LCQQQ and processing and checking analytical data dependent on training and experience.
A higher qualification in a scientific subject is essential, preferably chemistry or pharmacology based. Experience of presenting expert evidence in court is also essential.
You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills. You will also have the ability to work well under pressure to strict deadlines.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also 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
At Cellmark, integrity lies at the core the decisions we make. It fundamentally impacts on how we work together as a Cellmark team and how we interact with our customers. If this sounds like the position that you are looking for then Cellmark may be the place for you.
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.