Epidemiologist (Communicable diseases) (m / f)

Epidemiologist (m / f)

Type of contract : Full-time and undetermined duration contract (CDI)

The Laboratoire national de santé (Luxembourg public institution) is recruiting an Epidemiologist (Communicable diseases) (m / f) Ref° 322  for a full time (40 h / week) role and a permanent contract for the Department of Microbiology.

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 MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The department of Microbiology at the LNS has approximately 50 employees and is subdivided into three services :

• Bacteriology, Mycology, antibiotic resistance and hospital hygiene
• Virology and Serology
• Pathogen Sequencing

The department of microbiology offers reference laboratory activities in partnership with various other public and private laboratories in the country. At the same time, it works closely together with the Ministry of Health and Social Security including the Inspection Sanitaire (INSA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), on epidemiological matters.

MAIN TASKS

For core-business :

In addition :

The above list is not exhaustive and further tasks could be added according to the needs and strategy of the department.

PROFILE

Required Qualifications

Required Skills

If you meet the above profile and wish to apply, please submit your application (CV and Cover letter) via our website. Your application will be treated confidentiality.

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.