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Cytogeneticist

Luxembourg / Luxembourg 23/10/2026

Main elements

  • Specialisation - Medical geneticist
  • Town - Luxembourg
  • Country - Luxembourg
  • Type of position offered - Associate Specialist
  • Type of contract offered - Open-ended contract
  • Experience - Experienced (over 5 years experience)
  • Contract duration - Permanent

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Medical Cytogeneticist (m/f) to join our client’s Hemato-Oncogenetics and Cytogenetics department in Luxembourg.

Location: Luxembourg

Contract: CDI – Permanent position directly with the client.

Language requirement: Advanced English. French or German is an advantage.

Salary: To be discussed.

Qualifications

  • Medical Doctor specialised in Medical Genetics / Cytogenetics, or equivalent qualification.
  • Eligibility to obtain authorisation to practise medicine in Luxembourg (mandatory).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory, including prenatal and postnatal diagnostics.
  • Strong expertise in molecular cytogenetic techniques, particularly Karyotyping and FISH.
  • Proven leadership and laboratory team management skills.
  • Experience in an ISO 15189-accredited medical laboratory is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
  • Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of cytogenetics laboratory technicians and scientists.
  • Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring quality, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Interpret, validate and communicate cytogenetic results to physicians and healthcare professionals.
  • Develop, validate and implement new diagnostic procedures and techniques.
  • Collaborate with clinical genetics, molecular genetics and hemato-oncology teams.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laboratory regulations and quality standards.
  • Contribute to translational research projects and advances in genetic diagnostics.
  • Participate in the training and development of medical students, residents and laboratory professionals.
  • Represent the department in scientific meetings, conferences and public health initiatives.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications for this role, please apply below or send your CV directly to anna@edan.lu.

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