Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Institute of Pathology

About the job

Medico-technical

Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Institute of Pathology

The Institute of Pathology of the CHUV is looking for an experienced biomedical analysis technician (TAB) at 80%, to join the molecular biology (MBL) and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) laboratories, starting May 1, 2026.

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Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. In collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a reference role in care, research, and education.

The Institute of Pathology provides essential clinical diagnostic activity for patient therapeutic guidance. It is accredited according to ISO 15189 standard.

The molecular biology and FISH laboratories perform diagnostic tests from tissue biopsies, surgical specimens, cytological samples, and blood (cell-free DNA). They mainly work on solid oncological and hematological pathologies.

The analyses include mutation, translocation, amplification, deletion searches, lymphoid clonality tests, microsatellite instability, and high-throughput sequencing (NGS) using Illumina and Ion Torrent technologies.

The technical team consists of 9 TABs distributed between the two laboratories.

Mission

• You perform molecular diagnostic and FISH analyses according to current procedures
• You control quality, participate in result interpretation, and prepare analysis reports
• You participate in the development and validation of new diagnostic tests
• You contribute to solving analytical problems
• You participate in quality management system and infrastructure management
• You take part in training new collaborators and interns
• You contribute to maintaining smooth communication within the unit and with internal and external prescribers.

Profile

• You hold a Swiss Red Cross recognized ES diploma as a biomedical analysis technician or an equivalent recognized title
• You master molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, pyrosequencing, NGS library preparation, etc.)
• Ideally, you have experience in FISH analyses and reading histological preparations
• You are comfortable with IT tools and able to adapt to new software
• You have knowledge of accreditation and quality assurance
• You are proactive, rigorous, versatile, with good communication skills and enjoy teamwork
• You have good writing skills in French.

We offer

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

• Top 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 minimum of three training days 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 within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on electric bike purchases)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms. Cloé Bregnard, TAB unit head, at 079 556 08 99.

Since all applications are processed electronically, please 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, you will need to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas.

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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