Scientific Researcher in Biology with a Focus on DNA Forensics | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) im Bereich der Biologie mit Schwerpunkt DNA
Polizeipräsidium Behördenstabsbereich 3
Job Summary
This role involves serving as a Scientific Researcher within the Forensic Biology department of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) in Eberswalde, contributing to criminal investigations across Brandenburg. The primary responsibilities include the examination and processing of forensic reports, specifically focusing on molecular genetic analyses of human trace evidence (DNA). The researcher will be responsible for drafting expert opinions and reports for courts, prosecutors, and the police, as well as establishing and validating new methods for forensic trace analysis. Key requirements include a scientific university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Biology or Biochemistry with a specialization in Molecular Biology, coupled with practical experience in molecular genetic procedures, laboratory automation, and quality management systems. This is a challenging position within a police environment, requiring strong communication, organizational skills, and a high degree of commitment and resilience.
Required Skills
Education
Successful completion of a scientific university degree (Master's, University Diploma) in Biology, Biochemistry, or a comparable field, with a specialization in Molecular Biology.
Experience
- Professional experience in molecular genetic procedures and associated technical equipment
- Experience in the analysis of human STR-Polymorphisms (Desirable)
- Experience in laboratory automation (Desirable)
- Experience in quality management (Desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Must meet health requirements for working in a chemical laboratory environment; submission of a Federal Central Register extract (police clearance certificate) is required upon intent to hire; foreign degrees require an official recognition/equivalence certificate and a certified translation.
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