Molecular Biologist Molecular Diagnostics and NGS

About the job

About us

Unilabs is one of the leading diagnostic companies in Switzerland, offering patients a comprehensive range of laboratory, pathology, and imaging services. As a leading digital champion covering the entire diagnostic spectrum, more than 13,000 Unilabs employees worldwide save lives every day. In Switzerland, we have 1,000 employees.

Your tasks

As part of our molecular oncology activities, we are looking for a biologist specialised in molecular biology, with a strong focus on molecular pathology and high-throughput sequencing. The position is based at the genetics laboratory in Lausanne.

Your mission

• Analyse and interpret molecular pathology results, mainly from NGS panels.
• Write diagnostic reports in collaboration with the scientific and medical team.
• Work closely with the laboratory to ensure the follow-up of analyses, the quality of results, and the consistency between technical data and biological interpretation.
• Maintain regular communication with our pathology departments in Switzerland and abroad, particularly for case follow-up, analytical questions, and result interpretation.
• Contribute to the discussion of complex cases and the continuous improvement of analytical workflows.
• Participate in the implementation, optimisation, and validation of new molecular analyses.
• Contribute to maintaining the laboratory quality system, respecting accreditation requirements and internal procedures.

What you bring

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or equivalent training required.
• PhD strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in molecular biology applied to diagnostics.
• Expertise in molecular pathology, ideally in oncology.
• Good knowledge of NGS technologies and molecular variant interpretation.
• Experience in analysing molecular panels, variant review, and writing diagnostic reports.
• Good communication skills and ability to work interactively with technical, scientific, medical teams, and pathology departments.
• Rigor, autonomy, critical thinking, and sense of responsibility.
• Experience in an accredited laboratory or diagnostic environment is an advantage.
• French is essential; good knowledge of scientific English required. German is an asset.

What we offer you

• An exciting and dynamic working environment with a lot of internationality
• Taking on responsibility and developing your potential
• A positive working atmosphere with a collaborative approach and an appreciative and recognising company culture
• Attractive fringe benefits as well as a 40-hour week and 5 weeks’ holiday
• Annual allowance for your personal analyses and special rates for radiological consultation within the Unilabs group

Contact

Mr Laurent Krenzi looks forward to receiving your application.