Apprentice Media Technologist CFC

About the job

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 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 printing services for the institution: layout, file processing, laser and inkjet printing (including large format and vinyl), printing on objects, mailing, enveloping, finishing (cutting, creasing, perforating, binding, stapling, gluing), laser engraving and textile transfer. You will work with modern and efficient machines, in direct contact with a variety of internal clients.

Mission

• You welcome and advise internal clients: type of paper, formats, finishes, deadlines; you prepare quotes
• You prepare data (texts, images), check files and ensure compliance with standards
• You prepare production: configure the RIP, manage colour and print profiles, perform proofing for quality 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 traceability of batches.
• You maintain production equipment, detect common faults and apply safety rules
• You manage the specific disposal of waste (sorting, recycling) within a quality/environmental approach.

Profile

• You have completed compulsory schooling
• You have a good colour perception, 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 techniques.

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 availability
• Active support to develop your talents, with the opportunity to be 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