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Laboratory technician - Medical virology

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand · Public hospitals

En français : Technicien(ne) de laboratoire - Virologie médicale

This job in plain words

This job is in the virology department of the CHU in Clermont-Ferrand. The department is a national reference centre (CNR) for enteroviruses and parechoviruses, with molecular biology tests and research studies.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. Applicants must hold a diploma required for this post.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
Two-year degree (bac+2) · Diploma required for a medical laboratory technician post in the hospital civil service (bac+2 level).
Experience
Experience in molecular biology or cell culture would be welcome, but is not required.
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Rigour and following good laboratory, hygiene and safety practices.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and talk with biologists.
  • Knowledge of common office software and willingness to learn more.
  • Energy and taking initiative.
  • Ability to train on new technologies and analysis methods.
  • Discretion and respect for professional confidentiality.

What you would do

  • Carry out and validate virology tests for the CNR (RT-PCR, sequencing).
  • Isolate virus strains in cell culture.
  • Set up serum neutralisation tests for epidemiological studies.
  • Produce monthly statistics and manage network data on computers.
  • Follow quality controls and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Monitor stocks of reagents and consumables.

How to apply

Apply by email, following the instructions on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Full-time work (100 %).
  • Varying hours between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Post vacant from 01/01/2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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