Biologist in Medical Genetics

You will join the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory within the Service of Medical Genetics (SMG).

• Validating, interpreting, and drafting diagnostic analysis reports.
• Supervising and supporting laboratory staff in their technical and professional activities, in close collaboration with the laboratory head.
• Contributing to the organization and smooth operation of the laboratory, including administrative and organizational tasks.
• Participating in the management and continuous improvement of the quality system, particularly in relation to ISO 15189 documentation.
• Ensuring the continuous enhancement of service quality.
• Proposing and implementing new technological approaches and diagnostic analyses, anticipating developments in the field.
• Contributing to staff training and to the supervision of trainees and new colleagues.
• Taking part in internal and external quality control programs to ensure the reliability of results.
• Maintaining regular communication with clinicians and other partners.
• Participating in research and scientific dissemination (internal presentations, national and international conferences).
• Contributing to teaching activities (University of Geneva courses).
• Collaborating proactively and transparently with the laboratory head by providing constructive input, suggestions, and feedback.

• Specialization in Medical Genetics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a biologist in molecular genetics within an accredited diagnostic laboratory.
• Demonstrated expertise in the biomedical interpretation of molecular genetics results.
• Strong experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS), including technical proficiency, critical evaluation of bioinformatic results and quality parameters, data interpretation, and optimization/troubleshooting of procedures.
• Solid knowledge of the ISO 15189 standard and proven experience applying it in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent command of molecular biology techniques, with a track record of implementing accredited molecular diagnostic tests.
• Ability to manage a technical team of around ten people.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to clinicians and colleagues.
• Collaborative mindset and interpersonal skills fostering constructive teamwork.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken;
  German is an asset.

Dr. Thomas Rio Frio, Laboratory Head, thomas.riofrio

Job Type: Full time