FAMH Trainee Laboratory Scientist at the Institute of Microbiology

About the job

Medico-technical

FAMH Trainee Laboratory Scientist at the Institute of Microbiology

The Institute of Microbiology of the CHUV is looking for a FAMH trainee laboratory scientist, at a workload of 80% to 100%, for a start date on November 1, 2026.

👉 Do you want to train in clinical microbiology within an academic environment of excellence and contribute to cutting-edge biomedical diagnostics? This opportunity is made for you.

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, it plays a major role in care, research, and training.

The Institute of Microbiology of the CHUV and the University of Lausanne operates in a particularly rich academic and scientific environment, recognized for its excellence in clinical microbiology.

It includes a fundamental research sector as well as a diagnostic sector covering bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, infectious serology, molecular biology, and genomics.

FAMH specialists are responsible for biomedical analyses, diagnostic quality, technological monitoring, and liaison with prescribing physicians. FAMH training is a central mission of the Institute.

Mission

• You carry out your FAMH training according to the established program, in the different laboratory sectors (sample reception, microscopy and culture, molecular biology, mycobacteria, infectious serology, genomics)
• You perform and validate medico-technical services on delegation
• You participate in the development and evaluation of new diagnostic methods
• You contribute to the valorization of scientific results and grant applications
• You take part in the training and teaching of collaborators and students
• You participate in the management of the quality management system as well as the management of infrastructures and equipment.

Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in sciences (chemistry, biology, pharmacy) or a medical degree; an additional MD or PhD title is an asset
• You wish to undertake FAMH training in microbiology while working
• You demonstrate rigor, precision, and discretion
• You have excellent knowledge of French and English, both spoken and written

Depending on your profile, the salary class will be between level 9 and level 10.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of 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 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. Gilbert Greub, chief medical officer, at 021 314 49 79

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to 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, 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

The 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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