Molecular Biologist Molecular Diagnostics and NGS Molecular Biologist Molecular Diagnostics and NGS

About the job

About us

Unilabs is one of the leading diagnostic companies in Europe and offers patients, across four continents, a comprehensive range of laboratory, pathology and imaging services. As a digital leader covering the entire diagnostic field, Unilabs’ more than 13,000 employees worldwide save lives every day. Unilabs invests heavily in technology, equipment and personnel and uses cutting-edge digital technologies in its laboratories and imaging institutes to improve the lives of nearly 100 million people each year.

Your responsibilities

As part of our molecular oncology activities, we are looking for a molecular biologist specialised in molecular biology, with a strong focus on molecular pathology and high-throughput sequencing. The position is based at the genetics laboratory in Lausanne.

Your mission

• Analyse and interpret molecular pathology results, mainly from NGS panels.
• Write diagnostic reports in collaboration with the scientific and medical team.
• Work closely with the laboratory to ensure the follow-up of analyses, the quality of results and the consistency between technical data and biological interpretation.
• Maintain regular communication with our pathology departments in Switzerland and abroad, particularly for case follow-up, analytical questions and result interpretation.
• Contribute to the discussion of complex cases and the continuous improvement of analytical workflows.
• Participate in the implementation, optimisation and validation of new molecular analyses.
• Contribute to maintaining the laboratory quality system, in compliance with accreditation requirements and internal procedures.

Required skills

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences or equivalent training required.
• PhD strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in molecular biology applied to diagnostics.
• Expertise in molecular pathology, ideally in oncology.
• Good knowledge of NGS technologies and molecular variant interpretation.
• Experience in analysing molecular panels, variant review and writing diagnostic reports.
• Good communication skills and ability to work interactively with technical, scientific, medical teams and pathology departments.
• Rigor, autonomy, critical thinking and sense of responsibility.
• Experience in an accredited laboratory or diagnostic environment is an advantage.
• French essential; good knowledge of scientific English required. German is an asset.

We offer

• An exciting and dynamic working environment with an international dimension
• The opportunity to take on responsibilities and develop your potential
• A positive working atmosphere in a collaborative setting and a corporate culture promoting respect and recognition
• Attractive social benefits, as well as a 40-hour work week and 5 weeks of holiday per year
• An annual allowance for your personal analyses and special rates for radiology procedures performed within the Unilabs Group

Contact details

Mr Laurent Krenzi