Natural Scientist (Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Food Chemistry) | Naturwissenschaftler/in (w/m/d) der Fachrichtungen: Chemie, Pharmazie oder Lebensmittelchemie

Hessisches Landeskriminalamt

Wiesbaden, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Jul 28, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The Hessian State Criminal Police Office (HLKA) is seeking a Natural Scientist specializing in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Food Chemistry to join their Forensic Science and Technology Institute in Wiesbaden. This part-time, fixed-term position until July 2027 involves preparing and presenting expert opinions in court related to narcotics, general chemistry, and explosives. Key responsibilities include forensic toxicological analysis, developing and validating analytical methods for seized substances, and supporting law enforcement in investigations of illegal laboratories. The role requires a strong background in chromatographic analysis and a willingness to contribute to quality assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to apply scientific expertise in a critical law enforcement context, contributing to public safety and criminal investigations within a supportive team environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Chemistry, or another organic-chemical-analytical field with at least a "good" overall grade (up to 2.4)

Experience

  • Professional experience in preparing and presenting expert opinions in court regarding narcotics, general chemistry, and explosives
  • Professional experience in analytical processing of forensic-toxicological cases
  • Experience in maintaining, developing, and validating analytical methods for seized substances and food products
  • Experience in supporting operational forces during searches of illegal laboratories

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Driver's License Class B (or C1E); Willingness to undergo a reliability check (ZÜ); Must provide all required certificates and consent for reliability check with application; Fixed-term contract until July 31, 2027; Part-time (20 hours/week); Location: Wiesbaden