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Internships (M/F)

Type of contract: Internship full-time

Are you currently enrolled at a university (Bachelor or Master) and need to complete an internship as part of your curriculum?

The Laboratoire national de santé offers a certain number of places each year for compulsory internships as part of studies leading to a healthcare profession.

 

ABOUT THE LABORATOIRE NATIONAL DE SANTE

 

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.

 

What we offer?

During their internship with the LNS, students have the opportunity to:

  • Work in a challenging scientific environment;
  • Exchange with qualified health professionals;
  • Gain some experience and take a first step into the world of work;
  • Develop a wide range of skills ;
  • Appreciate the diversity within our multicultural teams.

How to apply?

If you wish to apply for an internship, please send us your CV with a cover letter describing your experience. Do not forget to specify in your cover letter the desired profession and department, the duration of the internship and the period during which it must take place.

Applications should be sent at least 3 months before the desired start date.

Applications for internships as part of your studies be made at any time during the year. If you do not receive a reply from us within six weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.