Quality Control Manager for the Cellular Production Center

Medico-technical

Quality Control Manager for the Cellular Production Center

The Directorate of the Department of Interdisciplinary Centers (DCI) is looking for a quality control manager at an 80% rate, for the Cellular Production Center of the pharmacy, within the framework of a permanent contract. The starting date is scheduled for March 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in the fields of medical care, medical research, and education.

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

Mission

• You manage the quality control activities of the CPC
• You assume responsibility for quality control of the structure both at the analytical and documentary levels
• You undertake research and development of quality controls in cell therapy
• You contribute to the management and improvement of the quality management system
• You study the means and resources necessary for new tests
• You participate in fundraising for research programs in the field of cell therapy.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in biology or pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry or an equivalent degree
• You have at least one year of experience managing a quality control laboratory team
• You have good adaptability and an excellent team spirit
• You have good knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• You have knowledge of a LIMS-type computer tool, necessary
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written).

We offer

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

• Top-notch 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 at least three days of training 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: Prof. Farshid Sadeghipour, Chief Pharmacist, at 021 314 43 00.

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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 requirements 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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