Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Genetics Laboratory

About the job

Medico-technical

Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Genetics Laboratory

The Genetic Medicine Service of the CHUV is looking for a biomedical analysis technician for its Constitutional Genetics Laboratory (LGE) at a 70% activity rate, to strengthen its team. The starting date is scheduled for May 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

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 LGE performs diagnostic services to detect constitutional cytogenomic abnormalities in the prenatal and postnatal fields (karyotype, FISH, arrayCGH) as well as for molecular genetic diseases caused by pathogenic variants or epigenetic modifications. The laboratory also offers genetic analyses by high-throughput sequencing (NGS), ranging from targeted analysis (clinical exome) to the whole exome. Development activities are carried out to apply new diagnostic techniques and continuously improve existing procedures.

The laboratory is accredited according to ISO 15189. Our team of technicians and biologists works directly with physicians from the genetic medicine service, other CHUV departments, and external applicants throughout Switzerland.

Mission

• You actively participate in pre-analytics
• You ensure the execution of molecular biology analyses prenatal and postnatal (Sanger sequencing, MLPA, fluorescent PCR) according to laboratory procedures
• You contribute to the smooth running of the laboratory (infrastructure, equipment, and supply)
• You participate in quality system management
• You participate in the development and optimization of the molecular sector.

Profile

• You hold a diploma as a biomedical analysis technician (TAB) or a title recognized by the competent Swiss authorities
• You have experience in molecular biology in a medical analysis laboratory
• You have good writing skills in French and knowledge of technical English
• You master common computer tools (Microsoft Office) and domain-specific software, and you know how to adapt to new software
• You demonstrate team spirit, dynamism, flexibility, discretion, and can manage several tasks independently
• Your versatility allows you to adapt to different techniques and analytical procedures
• You are conscientious and precise, and quality of work is paramount to you.

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 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 company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms. Caroline Jan, TAB unit head, at 021 314 34 96.

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.

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, it will be necessary 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, 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

CHUV applies the highest quality requirements 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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