Eurofins TMFI is a forensic services laboratory which not only provides in-house DNA services but also provides access to a wide range of other (analytical) services. Eurofins TMFI currently has three locations and is developing rapidly: the forensic operation is located in Maastricht and Amsterdam and (legal) DNA relationship testing is provided from Gouda under the trade name Verilabs. Eurofins TMFI is a relatively small but rapidly growing and professionalizing organization within the network of Eurofins laboratories. The dynamic organization currently consists of approximately 55 ambitious employees and has a strong ambition aimed at providing maximum support to the Dutch criminal justice system with innovative, flexible and customer-oriented solutions.

For our location in Maastricht we are looking for a master student
with a ‘life science’ background! Are you looking for a challenging internship in a fast growing, entrepreneurial and international organization by September 2024, where you can make a real impact? Then read on quickly!

Eurofins TMFI performs legally valid forensic DNA testing. We are looking for an intern to help us to compare different kits for Y-chromosomal DNA investigation including rapid mutating Y for optimal application in forensic casework and database loading.

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain experience in setting up your own project;
• Develop your analytical skills by executing your project in alignment with your predeveloped plan;
• To work in a dynamic and progressive environment.

The activities that will be performed are

• Mock samples preparation (single source and female/male mixture)
• mPCR
• Capillary Electrophoresis
• Genotyping analysis with GeneMapper
• DNA extraction and qPCR, if needed according to the project/validation plan.

As already inferred from the job description: we are looking for a master intern with:

• A WO life sciences education with an interest in Biology or Forensic Research;
• Strong analytical skills (experience with projects is a pre);
• A proactive attitude and a hands-on mentality;
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

during your internship, you will receive the following benefits:

• Travel allowance if you do not have a student travel product;
• Internship allowance of € 500,- on a fulltime basis;
• an internship at a very ambitious organization

Interested? If you are interested in this vacancy, Eurofins would like to invite you to respond. We would like to request that you leave your CV and motivation letter on our application page.

For more information, please visit www.eurofins.com/careers.

A safety investigation is part of the procedure.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.