laboratory assistant-laborantin

Laboratoire national de santé
(Luxembourg public institution) is recruiting an

Laboratory assistant (Laborantin) in Microbial Sequencing (m/f) Ref°284
for a permanent position on a full-time basis.

About The Laboratoire National De Santé
The LNS is a major player in Luxembourg's healthcare sector, serving the country's patients, doctors and hospitals. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Social Security, the LNS is a multidisciplinary public institution organized around six medical departments, two of which are designated as national diagnostic centers for human genetics and pathology respectively.

The LNS employs around 400 highly qualified staff with diverse backgrounds. The main purpose of the LNS is to develop analytical activities and scientific expertise relating to the prevention, diagnosis and monitoring of human diseases; to act as a national control or reference laboratory; and to carry out forensic missions. The LNS also collaborates with the University of Luxembourg and other biomedical research institutions, both nationally and internationally, on research and teaching activities.

In particular, in the field of diagnostics, the LNS covers the following fields of application: medical biology, microbiology, forensic medicine, environmental medicine, morphological and molecular pathology, and clinical genetics, as well as sequencing for rare diseases, oncology and pathogens.

About The Department Of Microbiology
The Department of Microbiology at the LNS has around 50 employees and is divided into three departments:

• Bacteriology, Mycology, Antibiotic Resistance and Hospital Hygiene.
• Virology and Serology
• Sequencing of pathogens

The Department of Microbiology offers reference laboratory activities in partnership with various other public and private laboratories in the country.

YOUR PROFILE
As a Laborantin, You Will

• Work within the Pathogen Sequencing team, collaborating closely with Bacteriology and Virology services.
• Perform critical laboratory tasks, including DNA/RNA extractions and Next Generation Sequencing utilizing various methods (Whole Genome Sequencing, Amplicon Sequencing, etc.).
• Participate in the daily maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
• Engage in daily quality activities encompassing document and stock management, calibration, metrology, and more.

Please note that this list of tasks is not exhaustive.

Mandatory
Qualifications & Skills:

• Possession of "autorisation d'exercer en qualité de Laborantin au Luxembourg" issued by the Gouvernement du Grand-Duché du Luxembourg.

Essential

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (BAC +3) with strong experience in molecular biology.
• Proven experience with molecular techniques, including extraction, PCR, and sequencing.
• Familiarity with additional analytical techniques is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of quality standards ISO 15189 and ISO 17025, as well as metrology.
• Fluency in French and/or English is required. Proficiency in German and/or Luxembourgish is considered an asset.

Desirable

• Strong organizational skills and a structured approach to work.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Capability to act with rigor and thoroughness.
• Good adaptability to changing environments.
• Effective communication skills.
• A motivated, responsible attitude with a commitment to confidentiality.

If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the prospect of contributing to pathogen surveillance, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your application, including your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your degrees and your license to practice in Luxembourg issued by the Ministry of Health.

At the final stages of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be asked to provide supporting documentation such as, copies of diplomas and certificates of employment. An official criminal record (bulletin no.3) will also be required for consultation purpose.