Chemical-Technical Assistant for Material Analysis (Forensic Chemistry) | Chemisch-technische Assistentin / Chemisch-technischer Assistenten (m/w/d) für Materialuntersuchung
Polizeipräsidium Behördenstabsbereich 3
Job Summary
The Brandenburg State Police Headquarters is seeking a dedicated Chemical-Technical Assistant to join the Forensic Chemistry/Physics department in Eberswalde. This full-time, permanent position involves critical material investigation, primarily focusing on analyzing inorganic and organic micro-traces such as paints, coatings, plastics, and unknown substances. Day-to-day tasks include operating advanced analytical equipment like FT-Infrared Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, and Pyrolysis-GC/MS, preparing trace evidence for analysis, and conducting elemental analysis using methods like RFA, REM-EDX, and XRD. The ideal candidate holds a recognized qualification as a Chemical-Technical Assistant or Laboratory Technician, possesses strong knowledge of chemical-instrumental analytics, and is proficient in microscopic techniques. This role is crucial for supporting criminal investigations and requires high concentration, excellent fine motor skills, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Required Skills
Education
State-recognized qualification as a Chemical-Technical Assistant or a Laboratory Technician with a final examination.
Experience
- Professional experience in lab technical work and chemical-instrumental analysis
- Experience in operating and maintaining spectroscopic and/or chromatographic devices and associated software
- Experience in microscopic work and preparation techniques (desired)
- Knowledge in the application of X-ray methods (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Must meet health requirements for working in a chemical laboratory, including good vision, color vision, and good bilateral fine motor skills of the hands. Must be willing to attend specific training courses. A background check (Führungszeugnis) will be required upon hiring intention. Location constraint: Eberswalde, Germany.
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