The Cancer Cytogenetic Unit at the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV) invites applications for the full time permanent position of:
CLINICAL LABORATORY GENETICIST (Onco-Hematology) The Cancer Cytogenetic Unit, operates within an integrated Medical Genetics Service which holds full accreditation to ISO CEI 17025 and 15189 standards. It is the largest cancer cytogenetic laboratory in Switzerland, dedicated to
comprehensive diagnostic analysis in hematological neoplasia. As a Swiss reference center it receives approximately 2500 samples per year and provides diagnostic analysis by
conventional G-band karyotyping, FISH, aCGH and SNP array both at the regional level within the Canton de Vaud and nationally throughout Switzerland. Additional expansion of its activities involves the development and implementation of molecular approaches including their application to solid tumor. Job description:
Reviewing of analyses, data interpretation, and
preparation/reviewing of reports. Ensure internal and external quality controls in agreement with the accreditation
requirements. Participate in development and implementation of state-of-the-art technologies (CGH/SNP array, next
generation sequencing). Job qualifications:
Applicant must possess a PhD and be board certified (FAMH or equivalent title) or eligible for such certification. Experience in cancer cyto- and molecular genetics (methodology and interpretation of data) and/or expertise in solid tumors would be advantageous. He/she should have a good working knowledge in French or the capacity to acquire it quickly.
For further information please contact the head of unit Prof. Jacqueline Schoumans (Jacqueline.Schoumans@chuv.ch , phone 021 314 33 87 or 079 556 85 56)
Start date :October 1st, 2014 or to agree
Application including a full curriculum vitae, copy of diplomas and marked with reference number 2708, should be send before April 1th 2014 to Dominique Dey, Human Resources of the laboratory department, Rue du Bugnon 21, Centre
Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne , Switzerland
