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Cellmark Forensic Services

Established in 1987, Cellmark has over three decades‘ experience of providing police forces with high quality, specialist forensic services. As one of the largest forensic science providers and DNA testing companies in the world, Cellmark has a proven reputation for quality, reliability and service excellence.

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Announcing a one day conference for police and professionals working within the criminal justice system
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>35 years
Over 35 years supporting the Criminal Justice System with pioneering forensic science and specialist laboratory analysis.

500+
The experience and expertise of over 500 staff driving innovation and delivering scientific accuracy and service excellence.

10,000s
Forensic analysis in tens of thousands of criminal cases, supporting the police, the military, government agencies and the defence.

5m+
Approaching 3 million human DNA samples and over 2.5 million animal samples DNA tested at our state-of-the-art laboratories in the UK.

FROM CRIME SCENE TO COURT

Our Forensic Services

We provide an extensive analytical capability to support the investigation of a wide range of offences. Our forensic experts work in some of the most advanced forensic laboratories in the world, designed for the rapid delivery of the highest quality forensic science.

DNA Services

We have established a reputation for successfully obtaining DNA profiles from small, difficult and compromised biological material.

PACE Crime Stain DNA Major Crime DNA MPS High Sensitivity DNA Mitochondrial DNA Y-STR Profiling ID Secure

Forensic Casework

Our casework teams support the investigation of a wide range of crimes, including rape and sexual offences, assaults and murders.

Scene Attendance Sexual Offence Service Cold Case Review BPA Fibres Fire Investigation Footwear Glass GSR Paint Tools and Toolmarks Tyres and Tyremarks

Forensic Toxicology

In 2015 Cellmark was the first Forensic Science Provider to be accredited for the full S5A drugs panel and today we now provide an ISO17025 accredited casework toxicology service as well as the full prescription and DFSA drugs panels, and hair drug and alcohol service.

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Wildlife Forensics

Cellmark utilises a broad range of casework disciplines and specialist DNA services to assist in wildlife and rural crime investigations, or those involving domestic species.

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Meticulous evidence recovery, bespoke forensic analysis and expert interpretation from some of the UK's most experienced forensic scientists.

SPECIALIST SERVICES

Anthropology, Archaeology and Environmental Sciences

Cellmark’s AAE team includes some of the most experienced Forensic Anthropologists and Archaeologists in the UK. They work with UK and international law enforcement agencies, coroners and the military providing specialist scientific support and expert assistance for the search, forensic recovery and identification of human remains.

Our AAE servicesOur DVI services

The team supports investigations ranging from missing persons cases to accidents and disasters with multiple fatalities.

SPECIALIST SERVICES

Anthropology, Archaeology and Environmental Sciences

Cellmark’s AAE team includes some of the most experienced Forensic Anthropologists and Archaeologists in the UK. They work with UK and international law enforcement agencies, coroners and the military providing specialist scientific support and expert assistance for the search, forensic recovery and identification of human remains.

Our AAE servicesOur DVI services

DID YOU KNOW?
We operate a rapid and responsive bones identification service for law enforcement. Find out more about our bone ID service

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED

Training and Consultancy Services

With a large team of experienced forensic staff and a history of delivering forensic training to our employees and partners, Cellmark provides a range of forensic consultancy and specialist training services to UK and international police forces and government agencies. We offer bespoke forensic training packages in a number of scientific disciplines; consultancy in laboratory design and forensic building projects; as well as training, mentoring and support in achieving ISO quality accreditation for forensic services.

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FEATURED INNOVATIONS

At the Forefront of Forensic DNA Technology

Cellmark has established itself as a leading provider of a wide range of DNA and related forensic services. With high sensitivity DNA analysis at the core of our business we continue to develop new services which capitalise on our specialist technical expertise, our drive for innovation and our proven history of reliable service delivery.

Featured Innovation - Massively Parallel Sequencing

Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS)
Cellmark is the first forensic laboratory in the UK to receive ISO 17025 accreditation from UKAS for sequencing-based forensic DNA profiling (MPS). This revolutionary next generation DNA analysis is an exciting leap forward in forensic DNA technology.

Find out more about MPS

Featured Innovation - SARC Support Service

SARC Support Service
Cellmark's forensic scientists have developed a tailored support service to help ensure the best results can be obtained from forensic samples taken at SARCs and to help SARCs meet the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice for Forensic Medical Examination.

Find out more about SARC support

Featured Innovation - DNA Protected and the Forensic Dog DNA Database

DNA Protected
With Dog theft on the rise, DNA protected has been developed to deter thieves, provide dog owners with peace of mind and to help collar the criminals. The Forensic Dog DNA database could play an important role in ensuring that dogs are safely returned to their owners if stolen.

Find out more about DNA Protected

Driven by Quality - Cellmark Forensic Services

ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY

Driven by Quality

A pioneer in the development of forensic analytical services with an international reputation for excellence, Cellmark has held international ISO quality certification since 1990 and has been accredited to submit DNA profiles to the UK’s National DNA Database® since 1998.

In 2000 Cellmark became the first DNA laboratory to achieve accreditation from UKAS to ISO 17025 and since then has continued to extend the scope of this accreditation as new services have been introduced and developed. 

From the design of our laboratories to the expertise of our staff, our quality culture supports the accuracy and reliability of our results.

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WORKING FOR CELLMARK

Making a Difference

Cellmark is an exciting, diverse and vibrant place to work with a history of innovation and a collective drive to be the best at what we do. We provide career opportunities for all - whether as a forensic scientist or in a vital supporting role such as forensic administration, software development, finance or Customer Services.

As a leading forensic science provider, Cellmark is a place for people passionate about their work. We aim to attract and retain the top talent in the industry and firmly believe our employees to be our greatest asset.

As a Cellmark employee you will have the ability to make a real difference and be involved with a range of products and services that fundamentally impact people's lives.

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