Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Institute of Microbiology

About the job

Medico-technical

Biomedical Analysis Technician at the Institute of Microbiology

The Microscopy, Antibiotic Resistance and Culture Laboratory of the Institute of Microbiology within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DMLP) is seeking a biomedical analysis technician for an 80% - 100% position starting 1 August 2026, on a permanent contract.

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 Institute of Microbiology of the University of Lausanne (IMU) is an academic centre with about 140 collaborators. It is dedicated to three main activities:

• Microbiological diagnosis of infectious diseases
• Applied and fundamental research
• Teaching

The diagnostic sector laboratories of the IMU include specialised laboratories accredited according to EN15189: 2012 and EN17025: 2015 standards, functionally and administratively attached to the Institute of Microbiology (IMU).

Mission

• You ensure the execution of analyses in accordance with laboratory procedures
• You actively contribute to quality system management
• You contribute to the smooth running of the laboratory (infrastructure, equipment and supply)
• You provide on-call and standby services.

Profile

• You hold a diploma as a biomedical analysis technician from the Higher School of Health (ESsanté) or an equivalent qualification recognised by the competent Swiss authorities
• You have experience or solid foundations in Bacteriology (professional experience or training internship)
• You have experience in Parasitology and/or Mycology, an asset for this position
• You have a keen interest in IT tools and automation
• You have good teamwork skills
• You demonstrate rigour, precision, flexibility and discretion.

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 of 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 State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished accommodations 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 offered 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: Ms Maria Senra Ortiz, TAB unit head, at 079 556 44 63.

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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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