Apprentice Media Technologist with Federal VET Diploma

About the job

Interns, students, apprentices

Apprentice Media Technologist with Federal VET Diploma

Do you want to learn a practical profession where you prepare, print and finalise printed materials that will be seen by patients, caregivers and all the teams at CHUV? Join the Printing and Reprography Centre (CIR) of the IT Department on 16 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.

Within the Information Systems Directorate (DSI), the Printing and Reprography Centre (CIR) handles all the institution’s printing services: layout, file processing, laser and inkjet printing (including large format and vinyl), printing on objects, mailings, envelope stuffing, finishing (cutting, creasing, perforating, binding, stapling, gluing), laser engraving and textile transfers. You will work on modern and efficient machines, in direct contact with a variety of internal clients.

Mission

• You welcome and advise internal clients: paper type, formats, finishing, deadlines; you prepare quotes
• You prepare data (texts, images), check files and ensure compliance with standards
• You prepare production: RIP configuration, colour management and print profiles, proofing for control
• You print (colour / black and white), monitor the print run and carry out finishing (cutting, creasing, perforating, binding, stapling, gluing, etc.)
• You document your settings, plan the steps and ensure batch traceability.
• You maintain production equipment, detect common faults and apply safety rules
• You manage specific waste disposal (sorting, recycling) within a quality/environmental approach.

Profile

• You have completed your compulsory schooling
• You have a good perception of colours, rigour and precision
• You enjoy teamwork and have an interest in graphic arts and technology
• You are organised, methodical and comfortable with digital tools (PDF workflows, RIP, etc.)
• Assets: good command of French, curiosity about printing processes and finishing.

We offer

By joining CHUV as an apprentice, you benefit from:

• A comprehensive, varied and professional training 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 available places
• Active support to develop your talents, with the possibility of being selected for SwissSkills, the national skills competition, when the edition matches your cohort
• And many benefits reserved for apprentices (meals, transport discounts, social network, etc.)

Contact and application submission

Interested? Send us your application:

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

Contact and application submission:

Contact for information about the position: For any information regarding the position, please contact Ms Samela Sulejmani, Apprenticeship Coordinator, at 021 314 81 80.

As all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our staff, we are attentive to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.