Pharmacy Technician for the Production Unit

About the job

Medico-technical

Pharmacy Technician for the Production Unit

The Pharmacy Service is looking for a pharmacy technician at 80% for its Production Unit, starting April 1st or as agreed.

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, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The CHUV Pharmacy Service is responsible for the manufacturing and supply of pharmaceutical products to the hospital, the rational use of medicines, as well as teaching and research in the field of hospital pharmacy.

Mission

• You perform aseptic magistral preparation operations of injectable medicines (parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, cytotoxics, etc.)
• You coordinate and plan the delivery of magistral preparations
• You carry out pharmaceutical operations for the manufacture of batch preparations, sterile and non-sterile, as well as microbiota preparation
• You perform the necessary sampling according to procedures established by the quality control laboratory and carry out batch quarantine
• You ensure the replenishment of raw material stocks and other equipment
• You participate in writing monitoring protocols and documentation
• You contribute to quality management and participate in the development of new production techniques as well as the development of new formulas
• You participate in the practical training of junior operators as well as assistant pharmacists.

Profile

• You hold a Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a pharmacy assistant or training as a pharmacy technician
• You have experience in manufacturing in a hospital, outpatient (community pharmacy), or industrial setting, which is an asset
• You have an interest in medicine manufacturing
• You possess specific knowledge about handling medicines, manufacturing equipment, and drug delivery devices, which is an asset
• You work independently but also as part of a team
• You enjoy rigorous technical work in sterile and non-sterile environments.

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 company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Dr. Laurent Carrez, Head of the Production Unit, at 021 314 43 13, laurent.carrez@chuv.ch (please do not send applications to this address).

Since all our applications are processed electronically, please 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, 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

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.

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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