Company Description
Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company that delivers a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. We work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of approximately 900 laboratories in 61 countries. The company offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.2 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Lextox is a UKAS‑accredited laboratory based in Cardiff that provides drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Analyst to join the Laboratory team at Lextox on a full‑time, permanent basis. Applicants are expected to have knowledge of ISO17025 and previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
The Role
- Performing hair sample sectioning.
- Preparing sample batches for analysis.
- Performing analysis of laboratory samples for alcohol and drugs of abuse.
- Adhering to Lextox Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and accurately completing laboratory documentation.
- Performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to maintain quality standards.
- Upholding the confidentiality of the information obtained in the course of analysing samples within the lab, and refraining from disclosing such information without written consent, except where disclosure is required by law or by a court order.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified at a degree level in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry or a relevant scientific discipline.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, instrumentation and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong attention to detail.
- A strong focus on service and quality with good problem‑solving skills.
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience in toxicology or a similar industry (preferable hair testing lab).
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies and accreditations.
- Previous experience with Quality Management Systems.
Additional Information
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short‑listed on this occasion.
Lextox is a committed equal‑opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
