Service Head for the Service Environmental Hygiene and Human Biological Monitoring (PhD) (h/f)

Job Overview

LNS – Laboratoire national de santé is seeking a highly qualified Service Head for Environmental Hygiene and Human Biological Monitoring. This PhD-level leadership role involves developing analytical activities and scientific expertise related to the prevention, diagnosis, and monitoring of human diseases within a national public health context in Luxembourg.

Company Overview

LNS – Laboratoire national de santé is a public establishment in Luxembourg, operating under the Ministry of Health. Established by law on August 7, 2012, it functions as a multidisciplinary institute comprising six scientific departments alongside an administrative department. LNS focuses on analytical activities and scientific expertise for preventing, diagnosing, and monitoring human diseases. It serves as a national control and reference laboratory, carries out medico-legal missions, and contributes to the development, harmonization, and promotion of laboratory technical methods, research, and teaching. The LNS operates from modern, state-of-the-art facilities in Dudelange.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: PhD / Doctorate
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Service Environmental Hygiene and Human Biological Monitoring.
• Develop and implement advanced analytical activities and scientific expertise.
• Contribute significantly to the prevention, diagnosis, and monitoring of human diseases.
• Ensure the laboratory’s role as a national control or reference center.
• Oversee missions of medico-legal character related to public health protection.
• Collaborate on the development, harmonization, and promotion of laboratory methods, research, and teaching.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Environmental Health, Biology, Public Health).
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a scientific or public health institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental hygiene and human biological monitoring.
• Strong capabilities in developing and managing scientific projects and research initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in French is highly desirable, given the operational context.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a crucial national service in public health.
• Work in a modern, well-equipped laboratory environment.
• Direct contribution to public health and scientific advancements in Luxembourg.
• Engaging work with opportunities for research and professional development.
• Stable employment within a respected government institution.
• Comprehensive social benefits package.