Chemical Laboratory Technician at the Quality Control Unit in the Pharmacy Service

Medico-technical

Chemical laboratory technician at the Quality Control Unit in the Pharmacy Service

The Directorate of the Department of Interdisciplinary Centers (DCI) is looking for a chemical laboratory technician at a rate of 80%–90%, for the Quality Control Unit of the Pharmacy, under a permanent contract. The starting date is scheduled for January 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Department of Interdisciplinary Centers (DCI) includes notably the central operating block, the endoscopy center, the Emergency Service, and the Adult Intensive Care Service. Its mission is to guarantee highly specialized care, ensure quality training conditions (initial and postgraduate), and develop research projects and quality initiatives.

Mission

• You perform physico-chemical analyses on raw materials, packaging articles, and finished products, according to good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• You carry out microbiological analyses of finished products and control controlled atmosphere zones (ZAC)
• You contribute to quality system management: reports, operating procedures, non-conformity declarations
• You participate in managing laboratory reagent and consumable stocks
• You ensure the monitoring of logbooks, instruments, and equipment
• You actively collaborate in the smooth running of the laboratory and various internal projects
• You conduct assigned out-of-routine analyses, such as the development and validation of UHPLC-UV/MS analytical methods.

Profile

• Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) as a chemical laboratory technician or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in physico-chemical analytical techniques (IR/UV-VIS spectrophotometers, endotoxins, particle counters, etc.)
• Mastery of chromatographic methods (UHPLC-UV/MS)
• Desired experience in microbiology (sterility testing, ZAC controls)
• Good knowledge of GMP and quality principles
• Comfort with computer tools (Microsoft Office) and quality management
• Scientific rigor, curiosity, critical thinking
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with an aptitude for taking initiative.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr. Julian Pezzatti, Pharmacist responsible for the Quality Control Unit, phone: 079 556 11 80

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

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