Type of contract: Full-time and determined duration contract (CDD)
Laboratoire national de sant (Luxembourg public institution) is recruiting a Laboratory Technician in Microbial Sequencing (m/f) for the Microbiology department for a temporary position (CDD) of 1 year, on a full-time basis.
About the Laboratoire national de sant
The LNS is a major player in Luxembourgs healthcare sector, serving the countrys 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 diagnostic 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 Microbiology Department
The Department of Microbiology plays a vital role within LNS, offering reference laboratory activities in collaboration with both public and private laboratories across the nation. As the nominated National Reference Laboratory for Acute Respiratory Infections and for HIV/HCV infections, our department is a leader in specialized activities and excels in combating antimicrobial resistance. We work hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health and Social Security and various European and global institutions to address surveillance and epidemiological concerns and we provide diagnostic support.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Laboratory Technician to join our Pathogen Sequencing team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to essential patient-centered care and public health surveillance efforts in Luxembourg. If you possess a passion for molecular biology and thrive in a collaborative laboratory environment, we invite you to apply.
Job description
As a Laboratory Technician, you will:
Please note that this list of tasks is not exhaustive.
Qualifications & Skills:
Mandatory:
Essential:
Desirable:
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