DNA Analyst
DNA Analyst
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Job Description
Salary: Competitive plus shift allowance payment
Location: Birchwood Park UK Warrington
Contract: Permanent (Not remote working)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
8am4pm / 12pm8pm alternate weeks Monday Friday)
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a DNA analyst to join the laboratory testing team in the DNA Centre based in Birchwood Park.
The role comprises carrying out high throughput DNA profiling of samples; working flexibly and communicating effectively to deliver results within contractual TRTs and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- To undertake testing and documentation of samples with minimal supervision as per standard operating procedures to required timescales following suitable training and demonstrable competencies.
- STR Profiling of various exhibits and samples as required across a range of routine and specialist techniques including DNA extraction quant PCR analysis and reporting of results.
- Adherence to good lab practice (GLP) and quality systems.
- Perform housekeeping duties including sample archiving and disposal laboratory cleaning maintenance of equipment and monitoring stock levels.
- Responsible for maintaining a right firsttime approach to work reporting any nonconformances or near misses to the local quality systems and implementing process improvements.
- Take a proactive approach to Continuous Improvement (CI) within all aspects of the role; striving to improve output and efficiency of both scientific and support tasks.
- Communicate effectively to team members and team leads to ensure a smooth flow of work through the laboratory process.
Qualifications :
Knowledge Experience and Technical Skills
The post is suited to people with experience of working in a high throughput highly regulated environment. They will need to be able to work well as a member of a team and collaborate closely with colleagues performing similar roles. GLP is paramount in this working environment to ensure the integrity and traceability of the sample types received for testing. A practical background in the testing process is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
Person Specification
- Demonstrate ownership of issues that arise day to day escalating only when necessary
- Display patience determination attention to detail and integrity at all times
- Exhibit high levels of concentration accuracy and reliability
- Able to manage a demanding workload; show good organisational skills and high levels of personal resilience with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Communicate and work cooperatively with others focussing on a collective rather than individual goals
- Demonstrate initiative adopting a proactive attitude to continuous improvement
The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with EFSs values:
- Customer Focus
- Quality
- Competence
- Team Spirit
- Integrity
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 give as you earn volunteering days buy and sell holiday. In addition we also offer the following:
- Life Assurance 3 times annual salary)
- Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days)
- Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS.
- Employee technology scheme
- Discount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub
- Everyone who joins EFS will have access to Perkbox allowing you to all year round on a wide range of perks such as supermarket savings days out or your daily coffee
- Learning and study support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan membership
- Enhanced company sick maternity and paternity pay scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing.
- (Free onsite car parking site specific)
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 (including criminal convictions held by: you your partner parents siblings children (over the age of 10 and anyone living with you (who doesnt fit these relationships) 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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
