Job description

About the National Center of Genetics

The National Center of Genetics (NCG) at the LNS covers all areas of human genetics, including clinical genetics, genetic counseling, and a wide range of genetic diagnostics, from conventional karyotyping to modern next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques, in both prenatal and postnatal settings.

The NCG provides genetic consultations and diagnostic services to patients and their families, for example in cases of familial cancer predisposition, rare inherited diseases, as well as prenatal genetics and family planning. In addition, we continuously develop new techniques and expand our diagnostic portfolio to ensure that patients receive state-of-the-art care.

The National Center of Genetics comprises three Services:

  • Department of Clinical Genetics
  • Department of Cytogenetics & Hemato-Oncogenetics
  • Department of Molecular Genetics

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the responsibility of the Head of Department, you will be involved both in clinical and operational leadership responsibilities. Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Lead the operational and financial oversight of the service, ensuring efficiency and alignment with institutional goals;
  • Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychologists, and counselors;
  • Instruct and supervise doctors in specialist training for genetics;
  • Provide expert genetic consultations across a broad spectrum of conditions, including rare diseases and hereditary cancers;
  • Ensure compliance with our quality management system and maintain high standards of clinical service delivery;
  • Review and medically validate genetic laboratory test results;
  • Contribute to the implementation of new diagnostic methods and technologies;
  • Participate in national and international clinical and research networks;
  • Collaborate with research partners and contribute to academic teaching initiatives;
  • Represent the LNS in expert groups, working groups, and international genetics networks.

PROFILE

  • Medical Doctor board certified in clinical/medical genetics, PhD would be an asset;
  • Eligible to obtain a license to practice in Luxembourg (autorisation d’exercer en tant que médecin spécialiste) http://www.sante.public.lu/fr/formulaires/professions/autorisation-exercer-profession-sante/index.html;
  • Expertise in carrying out genetic consultations in various fields. Experience in the field in oncology would be an asset;
  • Ideally, the successful candidate is familiar with in molecular and/or molecular cytogenetic diagnostics;
  • Experience in managing clinical services, including organizational and administrative tasks;
  • Strong leadership, communication and team management skills, with a proactive work ethic;
  • Knowledge of administrative aspects, clinical operations and procedures;
  • Interest in clinical research and innovation in genetics;
  • High level of integrity, initiative and adaptability;
  • Fluent in English, working proficiency in French and/or German. Knowledge of Luxemburgish is considered an asset.

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Si vous correspondez au profil ci-dessus et que vous souhaitez postuler, veuillez soumettre votre candidature (CV et lettre de motivation) via notre site web. Votre candidature sera traitée de manière confidentielle.

Lors des dernières étapes du processus de recrutement, le candidat retenu sera invité à fournir des documents justificatifs tels que des copies des diplômes et des certificats de travail. Un extrait de casier judiciaire officiel (bulletin n° 3 ainsi que le bulletin n° 4 pour les postes de chauffeur) sera également demandé à des fins de consultation.

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