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Vacancy: Forensic Analyst, Volume Crime

Job Title:

Laboratory Analyst – Identification

Summary of Job:

To receive samples, extract and process DNA from samples, analyse subsequent DNA profiles and report confirmed results to customers. All procedures require operating to GLP standards.

Reporting Relationship:

Reporting to the Identification Team Leader. The Laboratory Analyst will interact with other analysts within the Identification team, and also with other genotyping service teams.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Receive and check samples and documentation
• Working to Good Laboratory Practice process oral, hair and blood samples, using various molecular biology techniques to produce genotypes following standard operating procedures
• Operate and maintain automated equipment
• Update sample tracking systems and process documentation to allow accurate monitoring and rapid progression of casework
• Interface with other team members and other teams
• Operate and Maintain clean room standards
  

Subordinates:

None

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum ‘A’ level, preferably BSC or HND in a Molecular Biology or Applied Biology subject

Experience:

• Basic knowledge of molecular biology methods
• Previous laboratory experience, DNA/PCR experience preferred
  

Technical Skills:

• Ability to work to GLP
• DNA Extraction Methods, electrophoresis equipment (e.g. ABI 311 or 3100), DNA Analysis software
• Understanding of Quality systems
• Familiarity with computers and standard software packages (Microsoft Office) and an understanding of and ability to use computerised sample tracking system
  

Non-Technical Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Attention to detail, accurate record keeping and concern for impact
• Good verbal and written skills
  

Physical Demands:

• Requirement for early starts/late working/weekend working as dictated by the workload.

Working Conditions:

• Clean, modern air conditioned laboratories and a computer workstation in a shared office.

To apply email us your current CV with a covering letter.