A biomedical analysis technician at the central hematology laboratory

About the job

Medico-technical

A biomedical analysis technician at the central hematology laboratory

The oncogenomics laboratory at the Hematology Service is looking for a biomedical analysis technician, with a workload between 80% - 100%, to strengthen its team and ensure diagnostic activity.

The starting date is scheduled for February 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 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 Oncogenomics Laboratory at the Hematology Service, accredited according to ISO 15189, is the largest Swiss oncogenomic laboratory and provides diagnostic activity that guides patient management and contributes to therapeutic decisions. Its activity is dedicated to the diagnostic analysis of hematological neoplasms using cytogenetic and molecular genetic methods. As a Swiss reference center, the oncogenomics laboratory provides diagnostic services at the regional level (canton of Vaud) and national level (throughout Switzerland). It provides hereditary and somatic genetic diagnostic services using advanced technologies.

Mission

• You receive and record oncogenomic analysis requests in a LIS
• You perform cytogenetic and molecular preparations with the help of various automata (cell counting (Sysmex), cell culture, cell harvesting (HANABI P2P), preparation of cytogenetic slides (Cellwriter), DNA extraction (Qiagen), cell separation by magnetic beads (Robosep), high-throughput sequencing (Ion Torrent, Thermo Fisher), digital PCR (ddPCR Biorad))
• You analyze genomic data with various specialized bioinformatics pipelines for molecular genetic and/or cytogenetic data according to laboratory procedures
• You control quality and interpret results
• You contribute to the general smooth running of the laboratory: maintenance and monitoring of equipment, monitoring of reagents
• You participate in Saturday on-call duties.

Profile

• You hold an ES diploma as a biomedical analysis technician or an equivalent title recognized by the competent Swiss authorities
• You have experience in cytogenetic analyses and/or molecular genetic analyses in a diagnostic onco-hematological context
• You demonstrate writing skills in French and knowledge of technical English
• You are comfortable with and interested in IT
• You demonstrate team spirit, dynamism, flexibility, discretion, and can independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Your versatility allows you to adapt to different techniques and analytical procedures
• You are conscientious and precise; quality of work is paramount to you and you invest yourself to achieve it.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-notch 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 hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. Jacqueline Schoumans, at 021 314 33 87

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 as well as 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 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 avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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