Cellmark is one of the UK’s largest providers of DNA and forensic testing services to the police, and a leading supplier of paternity and drug testing services to government agencies, the legal community and the general public.
With more than 500 employees we have an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and speed of delivery built over 35 years of innovation and service excellence.
The company continues to pioneer the development of DNA and forensic analytical services. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the International Standard ISO/ IEC 17025:2017.


We are currently looking for Entry Level Forensic Laboratory Scientists to join our Forensic Laboratory Operations department based at our Abingdon Laboratory to undertake a broad range of examination of Forensic exhibits using presumptive tests and/or perform laboratory analysis on Forensic samples following Standard Operating Procedures.


You will be educated to a minimum of ‘A’ Level or equivalent; preferably a degree in a scientific or analytical discipline. Previous laboratory experience will be an advantage but not essential for the role.


You will have the ability to work to Good Laboratory Practice; have knowledge of forensic laboratory processes and techniques including DNA extraction, PCR and electrophoresis and capable of using standard software packages.


You will require meticulous attention to detail, good concentration, accurate record-keeping; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms and a concern for impact. You will also have the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to strict deadlines.


The full-time working hours are 37.5 hours compressed into 4 days. The non-working day will rotate backwards on a five-week rotating shift pattern.


In addition to a competitive salary you will receive the following benefits:
Private health care
25 days annual leave plus statutory, bank & public holidays
4 x salary life insurance
Perkbox membership
Attractive Default Pension Salary Exchange option
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme


Please note that this is an entry level position and the starting salary is £23,690 per annum.
If you are looking for a rewarding job and have a passion and a desire to make a difference, then Cellmark may be the right place for you.


Closing date: 29 September 2024


We are looking to recruit into these positions as soon as possible.


For candidates interested in joining Cellmark later in the year, we recommend registering for Job Alerts as we are not in a position to interview and recruit to such vacancies at this time.


Due to the nature of the work we undertake, all applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years due to residency issues, and will be required to obtain security clearance which we will arrange.


We reserve the right to close the position once sufficient applications have been received.