Human Preparator in Clinical Pathology and Forensic Medicine - 100%

About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the University Hospitals of Geneva are a nationally and internationally recognized institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking  here .

The position is attached to the  Diagnostic Department . Composed of nine medical services, its mission is to provide diagnoses, therapeutic products, therapeutic acts, and specialized clinical consultations of high medical quality, within the best timeframes and at an acceptable cost, to guide patient care and contribute to therapeutic decisions and actions.

Within the Diagnostic Department, the Clinical Pathology service ensures a  diagnostic clinical activity , supplemented by  research  and  teaching . 

The analysis of tissue or cellular samples of biopsy, surgical, and cytological origin allows not only the establishment of diagnoses but also the evaluation of prognostic or predictive factors of response to certain treatments, which vary according to the diagnosed pathologies. The diagnostic activity of the Clinical Pathology Service thus helps guide patient care and contributes to therapeutic decisions. Finally, through the performance of medical autopsies and research activities, the Clinical Pathology Service participates in understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in lesion processes. It is a fully digitized service, with clinical diagnosis performed entirely in digital pathology.

Job Description

The clinical activity is carried out both within the Clinical Pathology Service and the University Center of Forensic Medicine (CURML). Administratively, the position is attached to the Clinical Pathology Service, one of the nine medical services of the  Diagnostic Department  of the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG).

As a human preparator in clinical pathology and forensic medicine, you provide essential support to the physicians of the Clinical Pathology Service and the University Center of Forensic Medicine, Geneva site, of the University Hospitals of Geneva.

You assist pathologists and forensic doctors by actively participating in autopsies and ensure the preparation of bodies, within the framework of complex and technically demanding procedures. In this role, you guarantee rigorous, respectful, and dignified care of deceased persons, demonstrating great professional discretion.

You work in a cutting-edge medico-technical environment that notably includes an imaging and forensic anthropology platform. Your responsibilities include handling and identifying bodies, opening and closing bodies, managing and tracking samples taken during autopsies, as well as cleaning and maintaining autopsy rooms and instruments, ensuring a high level of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety in all work areas. You participate in the administrative management of the morgue and coordination with funeral companies, HUG medical and nursing staff, and, depending on the situation, families.

Through your professionalism, empathy, and ability to manage the emotional burden inherent in this activity, you contribute to respecting the grieving process of relatives. You also contribute to improving knowledge about the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying diseases and deaths.

Qualifications

You hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) or an equivalent qualification.

You have at least three years of confirmed professional experience as a human preparator, with practical experience in anatomical pathology and/or thanatopraxy being an additional asset.

You possess solid anatomical knowledge and excellent technical skills.

You master the French language, both spoken and written, and are comfortable with common computer tools.

Additional Information

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 100%
• Function class: 11
• Contract: Permanent
• Application deadline: 26.03.2026
• Contact for information: Dr. A-L. Rougemont-Pidoux, Associate Senior Physician in charge of the unit, anne-laure.rougemont@hug.ch

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

 For non-French-speaking applicants, a C1 level in spoken and written French is required.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.