Pharmacist in Analytical Sciences for the Pharmacy Service

Medico-technical

Pharmacist in Analytical Sciences for the Pharmacy Service

The Directorate of the Department of Interdisciplinary Centers (DCI) is looking for a pharmacist with a 60% position for the Pharmacy Quality Control Unit, under an open-ended contract. 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, it plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Pharmacy Service of the CHUV is responsible for the manufacturing and supply of pharmaceutical products to the hospital, the rational use of medicines, as well as teaching and research in the field of hospital pharmacy.

Mission

• You ensure the management of the routine quality control laboratory (in the absence of the manager)
• You participate in the management of the laboratory quality system: procedures, work instructions, non-conformity reports
• You supervise out-of-routine analyses and participate in the development and validation of analytical methods such as UHPLC-UV/MS
• You actively collaborate in the smooth running of the laboratory and various internal projects
• You participate in the pre- and postgraduate training of pharmacy students
• You occasionally participate in on-call schedules during weekends.

Profile

• You hold a federal pharmacist diploma (or recognized equivalent), with experience in analytical sciences and/or quality control including microbiology
• You possess an FPH title in hospital pharmacy, as well as hospital experience which will be important assets
• You have at least 3 years of professional experience in analytical sciences and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• You have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• You are autonomous and possess great scientific and professional rigor
• You have excellent communication skills, an open mind, and maintain a respectful and collaborative work attitude
• You are fluent in English and French.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of 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 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: Mr. Julian Pezzatti, Quality Control Unit Manager, 079 556 11 80.

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 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

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas as well as an identity document.

The 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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