Laboratory Manager - IGV

Attached to the Directorate of Veterinary Affairs and the Inspectorate, the Galli-Valerio Institute (IGV) plays a central role in combating epizootics as well as in the epidemiological surveillance of animal diseases.

Its main missions include the diagnosis of notifiable animal diseases, conducting analyses related to food safety, as well as diagnostic activities concerning other non-epizootic animal conditions.

As an official laboratory, it works closely with cantonal and federal authorities, as well as veterinary professionals, to ensure rigorous and responsive health monitoring in the face of emerging challenges.

By joining the Galli-Valerio Institute, the laboratory manager will become part of a team committed to an essential public service approach, where scientific rigour meets collective utility. They will actively contribute to the smooth running of this structure by supervising the technical and logistical activities that support our surveillance and prevention missions.

• Define and deploy the laboratory's operational strategy in alignment with the Directorate, while managing performance through indicator analysis, developing internal synergies, managing external partnerships, and continuously proposing areas for improvement.
• Ensure medical validation and conduct anatomical pathology and forensic analyses, while advising clients and authorities, monitoring scientific and regulatory developments of methods, and overseeing service pricing.
• Manage the quality management system (ISO 17025) and methodological innovation by ensuring regulatory compliance, mastery of IT tools, resolution of non-conformities, and continuous performance improvement through indicator monitoring and training.
• Oversee the operational and budgetary management of the laboratory by optimising workflows, equipment, and stocks, while supervising teams, skills development, and strict adherence to biosafety standards.

Further information can be found in the terms of reference, by clicking here .

The secretariat of Mr Giovanni Peduto, Cantonal Veterinarian, is at your disposal for any questions at 021 316 38 70.

We invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates) via the State of Vaud employment platform.

• Veterinary degree with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
• FVH specialist veterinary title in a field of laboratory veterinary medicine or equivalent
• Official veterinarian capacity certificate or firm commitment to follow the training and obtain the title during the engagement period
• Professional experience in a veterinary analysis laboratory of 4 years
• Specialisation in one or more fields of laboratory veterinary medicine, notably anatomical pathology, histology, bacteriology, parasitology, serology or molecular biology for 3 years
• Oral proficiency in German and English
• Ability to unite, delegate with control, and manage conflicts diplomatically, while maintaining strong cohesion within the laboratory
• Ability to adopt a global vision, synthesise complex information, and make determined decisions to steer activity towards excellence
• Excellent time and priority management in a dynamic environment, coupled with strong self-control and effective stress management
• Strong customer service sense and collaboration with external partners

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