Unit Secretary for the Forensic Genetics Unit of CURML (12565-AD-211-2025)

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Unit Secretary for the Forensic Genetics Unit of CURML

The University Center of Forensic Medicine of the Romandy (CURML), attached to the Department of Medical Radiology of CHUV, is looking for a unit secretary at 80% for its Forensic Genetics Unit (UGF).

Context

The University Hospital of Vaud (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.

Located on the two hospital-university sites of Lausanne and Geneva, CURML consists of thirteen specialized units in forensic sciences.

The UGF's primary mission is to use molecular biology tools to provide objective elements both in judicial cases and for individuals wishing to know their lineage.

Mission

• You ensure the administrative management of judicial files and secretarial tasks
• You participate in the management of judicial samples and kinship analyses
• You contribute to the continuous improvement of work procedures in your area of expertise, as well as to the maintenance and development of the quality approach according to ISO 17025 standards
• You perform any other tasks related to the field of activity and/or according to your skills.

Profile

• You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee or a medical secretary diploma or an equivalent qualification
• You have 3 years of experience
• Your mastery of French, both oral and written, is excellent and knowledge of German is an asset
• You demonstrate impeccable discretion and confidentiality
• You master common computer tools.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the University Hospital of Vaud means benefiting from:

• Top-notch social benefits, 20 days of paternity leave, and 4 months of 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 training centers partnered with 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).

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Dr. Vincent Castella, laboratory head and unit manager, at 021 314 70 58

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. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment unit, which will assist you in your process at 021 / 314-85-70 from 08:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:30.

CHUV applies the highest quality requirements 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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