SOC Examiner

Job Description

Salary: Competitive

Location: Birchwood Park

Department: DNA Centre

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week (working Tuesday- Saturday)

Closing date: Friday, 5th July 2024 

The Role

This is an entry level role and therefore would be suitable for individuals who haven’t previously worked in a scientific role.

The role holder will be responsible for examining items submitted as part of a ‘Scene of Crime’ case. These will be predominantly simple items such as blood swabs and items for cellular recovery. The role holder may also be involved in day-to-day laboratory maintenance and cleaning as well as scheduled servicing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to all aspects of the customer Operational Protocol and EFS Quality Manual. Carry out necessary examinations / analysis as per standard operating procedures to the required timescales and level of quality. Ensure all notes are contemporaneous, signed and dated as per standard operating procedures. Be responsible for the integrity and continuity of exhibits (including their return) while under their ownership. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum qualifications of GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. Embraces change and continuous improvement. Proven communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrate initiative; adopting a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement within the areas of science, quality and efficiency. Must display patience, determination, attention to detail and integrity at all times and see tasks through from start to finish. Exhibit high levels of concentration, accuracy and reliability (scientifically and within the quality area). Able to work well on your own as well as part of a team.

Required Behaviours

Flexibility to assist in covering planned or un-planned absences within the team (e.g. illness, annual leave etc.) to ensure the needs of the customer are met. Maintain clear communications with colleagues, clarifying expectations and monitoring satisfaction levels. Viewing problems and opportunities from a customer perspective. Communicate and work well with others (within the team, with other departments / sites or external associates) focussing on a collective rather than individual goal. 

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 scheme, give as you earn, volunteering days, purchase & sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following:

Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)  Company Pension Plan  Learning and Professional study support 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to a maximum of 30 days Employee Length of Service Rewards and Yearly Recognition Schemes Celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS with lots to offer including employee core value badges  Employee Tech Scheme  Discount vouchers and Flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perk box, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle Employee Assistance Programme 24/7  HealthCare Cash Plan membership Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay scheme Refer a friend scheme Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing 

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 . In addition, all successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment.

The organisation treats personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with its data protection policy. Information about how your data is used and the basis for processing your data is provided in the organisations applicant privacy notice.

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