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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated cytogeneticist to join our dynamic team in the Hematooncogenetics-Cytogenetics service. These tasks await you here:

– Supervise and manage a team of laboratory technicians and scientists in cytogenetics.

– Direct the daily operations of the cytogenetic laboratory

– Develop, validate and implement new procedures and techniques

– Interpret and communicate genetic results to physicians and others health professionals.

– Keep up to date with the latest developments and advances in the field

– Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines

– Actively participate in the training of medical students, residents and colleagues.

– Participate in the Center’s translational research activities.

– Collaborate closely with the other services of the NCG (clinical genetics, molecular genetics and hemato-oncogenetics) and with external partners, in particular healthcare professionals, in order to provide comprehensive patient care and diagnostics of point.

– Represent the NCG at internal and external meetings and conferences as well as in national public health programs and working groups (e.g. the National Rare Disease Program).

PROFIL

– Medical Doctor certified in medical genetics/cytogenetics, or equivalent

– Eligible to obtain an authorization to practice as a doctor in Luxembourg (Mandatory)

(http://www.sante.public.lu/fr/formulaires/professions/auteuration-exercise-profession-health/index.html)

– At least 5 years of experience in a cytogenetics laboratory (prenatal and postnatal)

– Strong knowledge of (molecular) cytogenetic techniques, including Karyotyping and FISH

– Strong leadership and team management skills

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

– Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

– Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

– Work experience in accredited medical laboratory (ISO 15189) is an advantage.

– Strong IT skills, including proficiency in laboratory IT systems (LIMS).

– Advanced English knowledge in spoken and written is required, knowledge of German or French are an advantage

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