Biomedical Analysis Technician at the NGS Platform

About the job

Medical-technical

Biomedical Analysis Technician at the NGS Platform

The NGS platform (next-generation sequencing) of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DMLP) is seeking a biomedical analysis technician for an 80% to 100% workload, on a permanent contract. The starting date is scheduled for 1 October 2026.

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.

Attached to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DMLP), the NGS platform (next-generation sequencing) performs high-throughput sequencing analyses for the various services of the Department. Composed of a specialised team accredited according to ISO 15189, it relies on a range of high-tech equipment serving diagnosis and research.

Mission

• You receive, handle, and register biological samples
• You prepare libraries and sequence samples for clinical and research activities
• You participate in the laboratory's quality management system
• You contribute to the platform's maintenance activities as well as product management.

Profile

• You hold a federal diploma (ES) as a biomedical analysis technician or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Swiss Red Cross
• Experience in molecular biology is an asset
• You demonstrate excellent team spirit, initiative, and autonomy
• You are proactive, committed, and appreciate technological environments
• You are curious and enjoy understanding the functioning of the technologies you use
• You are comfortable with IT tools.

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 salary and 25 days of holiday per year
• A minimum of three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the Canton 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)
• Quality hotel-standard staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mrs Patricia Pochon, Senior Biomedical Analysis Technician, at 079 556 31 85.

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

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.

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 prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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