Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Contract (CDI)
The Laboratoire national de santé is currently seeking a Medical Doctor in the role of Head of the service of Virology and Serology (Ref°51200) for our Microbiology department on a permanent full-time position.
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 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.
Microbiology Department and Virology/Serology Service
The Microbiology Department at the LNS comprises approximately 52 employees and it is divided into three diagnostic services that work closely together:
The Department of Microbiology actively collaborates with clinicians and other organisations to improve patient outcomes. In addition, we are engaged in translational work related to European and national projects, focussing on diagnostics and surveillance and serving as a national reference laboratory for acute respiratory infections, HIV and viral hepatitis. Our expertise also extends to enteroviruses, polioviruses and mycobacteria, while ongoing surveillance activities also cover antimicrobial resistance and foodborne pathogens. By working closely with other institutions, we prioritise One Health strategies. Our portfolio is accredited by OLAS according to the DIN EN ISO 15189 and 17025 standards.
Service of Virology and Serology
The Virology and Serology Service plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, surveillance and epidemiological monitoring of infectious diseases. It deals primarily with viral diseases, but also with rare bacterial infections. Key features include:
As Head of Service, you will manage a team of ten employees and be responsible for administrative, financial and operational tasks. Your tasks will include ensuring high-quality sample processing in accordance with our quality management system. You will work closely with clinicians, actively participate in research projects and contribute to the introduction of new methods and tests. You will also be involved in syndromic diagnostics, contribute to microbiome projects and attend regular meetings with department management and other departments to share information and discuss strategies. Further, you will lead the national reference laboratory on respiratory diseases, which includes expanding of our cell culture system and portfolio. Further tasks are:
We offer an attractive remuneration package within an international, interdisciplinary, and ambitious environment. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking work in infectious diseases and good laboratory practice.
LNS is an equal opportunities employer. It fosters a multicultural working environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity. Qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, colour, age, sex, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin or social status.
If you meet the above profile and would like to apply, please send your application (CV and covering letter) via our website. Your application will be treated as confidential.
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.