Clinical Research Officer at the Institute of Pathology

About the job

Medico-technical

Clinical Research Officer at the Institute of Pathology

The Institute of Pathology of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DMLP) is seeking a research officer for its Pathology for Research Unit (UPPR) between 80% - 100% on a permanent contract. As the guarantor of the follow-up of clinical research projects, you will work closely with the biobank manager and diagnostic laboratories.

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 medical care, medical research and training.

The Institute of Clinical Pathology brings together more than 100 collaborators and fulfils diagnostic, teaching and research missions. It participates in clinical investigations conducted at CHUV and cooperates with clinical researchers on institutional and industry projects, in compliance with current regulations and good clinical practices. To ensure these missions, the Clinical Pathology service has set up a Pathology Unit for Clinical and Translational Research (UPPR).

Mission

• You ensure the scientific and administrative management of clinical studies
• You are responsible for planning and coordinating technical and medical services for research and clinical trials
• You support the biobank manager in coordinating related activities
• You contribute to the smooth running of the biobank and clinical studies.

Profile

• You hold a doctorate in biomedical, medical, biological sciences or equivalent, accompanied by a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
• You have proven experience in clinical research in managing biobank samples or pathology
• You have a thorough knowledge of Swiss legislation applicable to clinical research (LRH…) and biobanks
• You have good oral and written English skills
• You are comfortable with common IT tools and have the adaptability to use new software
• You demonstrate autonomy, rigour and good communication skills
• You are proactive, versatile, conscientious and dynamic, with good adaptability and enjoy working in a team.

Depending on your profile, the salary scale will be between level 10 and 11 and the job description may be adapted.

We offer

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

• First-class 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 month salary and 25 days of holiday per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods 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)
• Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Dr Nathalie Piazzon, operational manager, at 079 556 35 64.

As all our applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please 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 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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