Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, which is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on and forensics. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 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.
Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic testing solutions to police forces, legal and criminal justice organisations throughout the UK and Europe.
Closing Date: 30th April 2026
Interview Dates: 26-29th May 2026
We are currently recruiting for a Forensic Toxicology Apprentice to join our fantastic team at our site based in Feltham, and it is a truly exciting time to begin your career with our first-class business.
The Forensic Toxicology Apprenticerole is a 4 year programme, which will require balancing work with learning. Your day-to-day work and training will be supported by studying towards a fully funded BSc Chemical Science degree at Manchester Metropolitan University (more information can be found here). The main learning will be completed once a week online, with a residential week once a year.
Your day-to-day role will start with the receipt, registration and sample preparation of forensic exhibits. You will then progress over your 4 year course into working in different areas within the toxicology laboratory gaining skills in different extraction methods, analytical instrumentation and processing of case data.
If you are passionate about a rewarding career in Forensic testing and want to gain vital experience whilst obtaining your degree, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and successful market-leading company with over 30 years’ experience in providing Forensic Services to the Police forces of England and Wales, as well as other commercial organisations and public sector bodies.
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 may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/about-us/about-us/police-national-vetting-service/ In addition, all successful applicants may be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to and during their employment.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The successful candidate will be expected to complete all required assignments and off-the-job learning during your 20% dedicated study time. You will keep accurate records of your studies and liaise with your skills coach and mentor to ensure progress on your course is maintained. In addition to your studies, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled tasks in a timely manner in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health and Safety requirements.
You will be required to travel to the University site during your block release and for other agreed activities.
You will be accountable for continuity of items when working on them, ensuring sample integrity and chain of custody are maintained.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who is interested in starting a career in Forensic Toxicology. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided alongside your academic learning during your apprenticeship.
Entry Criteria
You will need a good academic background to qualify for our apprentice program, including;
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:
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 doesn’t fit these relationships)) may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/about-us/about-us/police-national-vetting-service/ In addition, all successful applicants may be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to and throughout their employment.
Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 60 countries, operating over 950 laboratories.
Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
Ever since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies.
