CFC Laboratory Apprentice with Chemistry Option

About the job

Interested in learning how to analyse and control the quality of medicines in a high-precision environment? Join the Quality Control Laboratory of the Pharmacy Service at CHUV on 1 August 2027!

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals and ranks among the best hospital institutions worldwide according to the Newsweek 2025 ranking. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in care, research, and education.

The Pharmacy Service at CHUV is responsible for the manufacture, supply, and control of medicines intended for hospital patients. Within its Quality Control Laboratory, teams verify the conformity and stability of raw materials and finished products, in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Working here means learning scientific rigour in a cutting-edge technological environment, where every result contributes to the safety of care.

Mission

• You perform physico-chemical analyses on raw materials and finished products (identification, dosage, purity control)
• You learn to master advanced separative analytical techniques such as UHPLC-DAD
• You participate in the development and validation of new analytical methods
• You ensure the maintenance and proper functioning of the laboratory and its equipment
• You write, verify, and archive your results in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• You take part in microbiological analyses (plate reading, microbiological control of pharmaceutical water and non-sterile products)
• You collaborate with the Pharmacy Service teams and contribute to the quality of therapeutic products distributed throughout CHUV.

Profile

• You are motivated, rigorous, meticulous and have a keen eye for detail
• You place great importance on hygiene, cleanliness and safety in the laboratory
• You have a methodical mind, a good ability to concentrate and perseverance
• You enjoy working in a team and have a reliable and honest attitude
• Assets: scientific curiosity, interest in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical quality.

We offer

By joining CHUV as an apprentice, you benefit from:

• A comprehensive, varied and professional training programme at the heart of a university hospital
• Close supervision provided by experienced trainers
• The possibility to continue your professional career at CHUV after the apprenticeship, subject to availability
• Active support to develop your talents, with the opportunity to be selected for SwissSkills, the national trade competition, when the edition corresponds to your cohort
• And many benefits reserved for apprentices (meals, transport discounts, social network, etc.)

Training pathway:

• This training is carried out in partnership with EPIC in Monthey:
• 18 months of training at EPIC to learn the scientific and technical basics of the profession during which you will be paid. Your presence at the workplace during school holidays will be required, except for the 5 weeks of paid annual leave.
• Then 18 months of practical internship at the CHUV Quality Control Laboratory, with one day of professional courses per week in Monthey

Contact and application submission

Interested? Send us your application:

Before applying, it is necessary to have passed the EPIC entrance tests, https://epic-monthey.ch/

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• School reports from the last three years
• Any internship reports