Analytical chemistry technician (m/f)

Analytical chemistry technician (m/f) Ref°244

We are looking for an Analytical chemistry technician – Technicien en chimie analytique (m/f), for a permanent contract (40h/week), for our Forensic Medicine Department, Analytical Chemistry Service.

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 Analytical Chemistry Service (SCAN):

The Analytical Chemistry Service (SCAN) at LNS is specialized in:

• identification and dosage of illicit drugs,
• control of pharmaceutical products,
• detection of drugs and pharmaceuticals in water and wastewater,
• the detection of fire accelerants following fires.

SCAN works closely with the justice system, the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Health. It is ISO 17025 accredited for the dosage of certain drugs and attested for the control of medicines. It plays an active role at both national and European level in harm reduction projects and in the collection of data on the use of illict drugs. SCAN is a member of the European Network of Drug Control Laboratories (GEON).

SCAN is currently setting up a laboratory specialized in the detection of highly toxic products for CBRN analysis requests, and will continue to accredit analyses linked to the detection and dosage of narcotics and drugs. 

Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision and guidance of the department’s technical managers;
• Perform qualitative analyses of highly toxic products (CBRN samples);
• Perform qualitative analyses of fire accelerants.
• Perform qualitative and/or quantitative analyses of drugs and pharmaceuticals in wastewater and seizures;
• Participate in method validation in accordance with quality system requirements;
• Participate in the drafting and/or updating of quality system documents;
• Participate in inventory management and purchasing of reagents and consumables;
• Participate in the administrative task of the service.

This list of tasks should not be considered exhaustive. Tasks may vary and evolve according to the specific needs of the service.

Profile:

• Qualification as a laboratory technician (Bachelor degree, or minimum DUT Chemistry, BTS Analytical Chemistry or other);
• Good working knowledge of analytical techniques, particularly chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS, LC-QqQ, LC-Q-ToF, HPLC-UV) and infrared (IR);
• Good knowledge of ISO 17025, experience of working in an accredited laboratory is an asset;
• Good knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software;
• Organizational and teamwork skills, ability to work independently;
• Very good organizational and communication skills;
• Fluency in English and French is essential; knowledge of German and/or Luxembourgish is considered as an asset.

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.