The Laboratoire national de santé (LNS) recruits a Data Engineer in a full time and permanent position within the department of microbiology.
The « Laboratoire national de santé » (LNS) is a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in Luxembourg. As a multidisciplinary institute, the LNS consists of four scientific departments in the fields of medical biology, microbiology, forensic medicine and health protection. In addition, the LNS is also hosting the National Center of Pathology and the National Center of Genetics. The LNS has its premises in Dudelange since 2013.
The mission of the LNS is to develop analytical and scientific expertise related to the prevention, diagnosis and monitoring of human diseases and to ensure the role of a national control or reference laboratory as well as to carry out forensic tasks. The institution also contributes to the development, harmonization and promotion of technical laboratory methods in close collaboration with local and international analytical laboratories. Within the scope of its responsibilities, the LNS is also leading research and teaching activities in collaboration with partners in Luxembourg and abroad.
With its modern infrastructure in line with the recent evolution of medical and analytical sciences, the LNS is an ambitious laboratory with innovative projects that increase its expertise in public health.
The department is subdivided into three units:
All three services are dedicated to the diagnosis, surveillance and epidemiological surveillance of various infectious diseases using conventional and molecular methods. Processes are partially digitized and automated and software systems must communicate within the digital LNS infrastructure. In addition, the growing use of molecular biology methods based on next-generation and whole-genome sequencing is responsible for the creation of huge amounts of data that need to be integrated and managed.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our Microbiology department. In this role, you will play a key role in building and consolidating a well-organized, secure data repository and providing a department-wide central data access. Your work will support laboratory automation, manage digital workflows, and integrate all services into a cohesive structure. Your contributions will help streamline processes, save time and resources, and facilitate agile workflows.
If you are passionate about data engineering and eager to contribute to groundbreaking work in our microbiology department, we would love to hear from you!
Your application will be treated with 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.