Laboratory Technician for the Angiology Department

Medico-technical

Laboratory Technician for the Angiology Department

The angiology research laboratory is looking for a laboratory technician specialized in animal experimentation at an activity rate between 80% - 100% for a duration of one year starting February 1, 2026, or as agreed.

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 Angiology Department provides highly specialized medical services in the field of angiology. It ensures the care of patients suffering from diseases of the veins, arteries, lymphatics, and microcirculation.

The angiology research laboratory is in full development. It is involved in various research projects aimed at identifying specific treatments to modulate the development of aneurysms and studying vascular differences between women and men to adapt treatments accordingly.

We offer you the opportunity to contribute to innovative research projects in the vascular field, a stimulating, collaborative, and internationally recognized work environment.

The possibility to get involved long-term in the development of ambitious research programs.

Mission

• You will conduct animal research: strain monitoring, injections, dissections
• You will perform various laboratory tasks: qRT-PCR, western blot, histology, immunohistology, ELISA tests. Experience in flow cytometry would be an asset
• You will participate in supervising and training interns and students
• You will keep a detailed laboratory notebook
• You will work in strict compliance with hygiene and safety rules.

Profile

Required:

• You have at least a CFC as a biology laboratory technician or an equivalent qualification
• You have completed module 1 / LTK1 of animal experimentation
• You have skills in molecular biology, cell culture, western blot, ELISA, or immunohistology
• You demonstrate good organizational skills, are rigorous, and work precisely and autonomously
• You are also able to work effectively in a team

Desired:

• You have experience in handling and injecting mice
• You master histology, molecular biology, and cell biology techniques
• You have experience in microsurgery (an asset).

We offer

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

• Top-notch 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 company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Dr. Nathalie Rosenblatt, Head of Laboratory, at 079 556 76 68.

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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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