Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Experimental Therapies Centre (13423-MT-101-2026)

About the job

Medico-technical

Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Experimental Therapies Centre

The Experimental Therapies Centre (ETC) is seeking a biomedical analysis technician, at a workload of 80% to 100%, on a one-year fixed-term contract (from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027), to join the Process Development Unit of the cellular immunotherapy product manufacturing platform.

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 Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. In collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it is recognised for its excellence in care, research, and education.

The Experimental Therapies Centre (ETC) bridges fundamental research and clinical research. A true innovation accelerator, it develops cutting-edge cellular and gene therapies for CHUV patients and plays a central role in translational research in immunology and oncology.

Would you like to contribute to the ETC’s performance and be part of a team of committed and passionate specialists? Then please continue reading.

Mission

In this role, you will actively contribute to:

• Ensuring the development and execution of manufacturing processes and analytical methods
• Participating in testing new equipment, consumables, etc.
• Taking part in technology transfer activities
• Participating in laboratory management (monitoring maintenance, cleaning, orders, etc.) in collaboration with team members
• Contributing to the writing of quality system documents in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and the ETC quality system.

Profile

• You hold a Swiss higher technical diploma (ES) as a Biomedical Analysis Technician, a Bachelor’s degree in biology (preferably immunology), or an equivalent qualification
• You have established knowledge of key immunological assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, etc.) and at least two years’ experience in flow cytometry
• You have established knowledge in immunology and in culturing primary human cells (preferably in bioreactor/closed system) and at least two years’ experience in immunology
• Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant work environment is a real asset
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written
• You work autonomously while fostering a team spirit
• You are proficient with common IT tools and able to adapt to new software.

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 month salary and 25 days’ holiday per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the Canton of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bicycles)
• Quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr Maxime Danilo, Head of Cell Therapy Process Development, at 021 314 09 10.

As all applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please 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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