1 position as a bioanalyst/laborant at the Institute of Forensic Medicine

At the Department of Forensic Genetics, Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Copenhagen, a position as a bioanalyst/laborant is available to be filled by 01.02.2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is permanent with a working time of 37 hours per week.

About the work tasks

You will participate in the department's daily work including DNA analyses for the police, the courts, etc., in cases involving crimes against the penal code, paternity and family reunification. The work takes place in up-to-date laboratories on modern analytical instruments. Tasks may include handling of exhibits and samples, extraction of DNA, setup of PCR, electrophoresis of PCR products, fragment analyses and dating of data. All analyses are accredited according to ISO 17025. The working language is predominantly Danish and most procedures and instructions are in Danish.

To meet the requirements in the department's quality system, and since these are special investigations, there will be an introductory program before you start working with referred investigations.

Some tasks at the institute give insight into events that can have psychological impact. To handle this, the institute offers various options for help and support, including preventive measures.

We expect that you

• are educated as a bioanalyst or laboratorian
• have experience with and interest in DNA analyses
• enjoy working with daily production targets and appreciate routine work
• have a sense of order, are systematic and meticulous
• can work according to accredited working procedures and quality management principles
• can participate in close daily collaboration in a group and work independently when required
• are familiar with IT at user level
• are well-formulated in written and spoken Danish
• know yourself well, and know whether you are more inclined to automated or manual work

We offer you

• socially meaningful and meaningful work
• a broad network of contacts and engaged colleagues
• a structured organization with a lively focus on maintaining a good working environment
• a flexible workplace centrally located in Copenhagen
• a good social environment with an informal tone
• possibility for free parking
• flexible working hours

The Department of Forensic Genetics is a workplace that sets high demands for precision and reliability in the work. The work is accredited according to the international laboratory standard ISO 17025, and all laboratory functions follow this standard.

The department continuously works on streamlining workflows and methods.

The staff consists of administrative employees, bioanalysts, laboratorians, academics, IT staff and student assistants. We are currently about 95 people employed.

Salary and employment terms

Employment as a bioanalyst is governed by the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Danske Bioanalytikere.

Employment as a laboratorian is governed by the joint agreement between the Ministry of Finance and OAO (OAO-S Joint Agreement) and the organizational agreement with HK/STAT. Lab technicians are placed in salary grade 3.

There will be an opportunity to negotiate an individual allowance according to the rules for new pay.

When you are to be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen, or otherwise have access to the University's research, it may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to safeguard the University of Copenhagen's security and research integrity.

Further information

Any questions can be directed to the laboratory manager Helle Smidt Mogensen at telephone 6114 0212.

Application

Send your application with a cover letter, CV, exam certificates and documentation of previous employments electronically via http://jobportal.ku.dk, so that it is received by us no later than 25 November 2026.

We expect to conduct interviews in weeks 47-48.

You will need to bring a newly issued criminal record if invited to an interview. The criminal record can be ordered via borger.dk.

Applicants will be asked to participate in tests as part of the recruitment process.

We wish to reflect the surrounding society and encourage all qualified regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

The University of Copenhagen has established a new common administrative organization, which is still being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and development of, among other things, workflows and cooperation interfaces.