A Laboratory Technologist Corelab (m/f/x) (ref.003-25)

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For the Laboratory

A Laboratory Technologist Corelab (m/f/x)

Under full-time contract for an indefinite period

About the Iris Hospitals South (IZZ)

Our hospital has 4 campuses: Etterbeek-Baron Lambert (Etterbeek), Joseph Bracops (Anderlecht), Etterbeek-Ixelles (Ixelles) and Molière Longchamp (Forest). Our public health institutions are distinguished by the benevolence and respect of the staff towards each patient.

The Iris Hospitals South and the UMC Sint-Pieter are embarking on a strategic grouping project to strengthen the stability of both institutions and expand their medical partnerships. This project aims to maintain and improve the quality of care by creating a motivating environment for healthcare providers. This partnership is a great opportunity to strengthen the excellence of two dedicated public hospitals, underpinned by strong ethical values and an unwavering commitment to public health.

Why do we recruit?

We are looking to strengthen our team following the retirement of an experienced laboratory technologist. You will play an essential role in performing analyses that are crucial for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients in key areas such as chemistry, hematology, coagulation, the blood bank and the post-Corelab. Behind every analysis lies a unique story, that of a patient who counts on your expertise.

What does the job entail?

Your tasks as a laboratory technologist Corelab include:

• Receive and identify the samples, and reject non-compliant samples.

• Carry out analyses according to the established protocols.

• Technical validation of the results and carrying out internal checks.

• Refuse non-compliant samples and redo tests with invalid results.

• Encode the results in the system.

• Communicate urgent and pathological results to the teams involved.

• Calibrate the devices, prepare reactives and bring them on board the devices.

• Maintain the lab's equipment.

• Perform internal and external quality checks.

• Registering external and internal complaints as well as functional disorders, errors and irregularities.

• Implement corrective actions.

• Ensuring stock management and the traceability of the lots.

• Prepare, receive, check and file your sector's orders.

• Participate in the assessment of any new device or technique that could be introduced in the lab.

• Actively participate in the quality objective of the laboratory.

• Training new employees in the procedures and good practices of the lab.

• Participate in the on-call services (weekends and public holidays).

Your manager, your team and your environment

• Our lab consists of a main lab (Etterbeek-Ixelles) and two satellite services (Joseph Bracops and Molière Longchamp). The team currently has about sixty employees (technologists, administrative assistants, coordinators and physician-biologists). You will be part of a team of 30 laboratory technologists in the Corelab.

• You will work on the Etterbeek-Ixelles, Joseph Bracops and Molière Longchamp campuses.

• Your manager is Dr. Ingrid Beukinga.

• You will be supervised by Rim Rzem (Technical coordinator) and by the entire team. Your colleagues train you in the various posts.

This might appeal to you in this position:

• Opportunities for specialisation and increased responsibilities: you can choose the sector that appeals to you most and become a reference person for the post. This allows you to take on more responsibility, lead your sector, find solutions and train new team members, while ensuring order in your sector.

• Full training: A 6-month training course is provided to familiarize you with all the Corelab sectors of our hospital.

• Polyvalence: You will carry out analyses in various sectors, such as chemistry, haematology and the blood bank, which will provide variety in your daily tasks.

• Mobility between sectors: You move between the different sectors as and when needed, enriching your experience and skills.

• Teamwork: You will be part of a close-knit team.

The schedules:

• Variable schedules: from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., with a maximum of 2 nights every 2 months (from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.).

• Waiting: 1 weekend per month, with on-call duty on Saturday (between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.) and on Sunday (between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.), it is not systematically consecutive days.

• Public holidays: included in the on-call services.

Let's talk about you for a moment.

Your education

• You have a Bachelor's degree in clinical chemistry, clinical biochemistry or clinical biology.

• You have the recognition of a technologist in medical biology.

Your experience and knowledge:

• Whether you are a recent graduate or already have experience, we are interested in your application. In our laboratory, a complete training in the various sectors of Corelab awaits you.

• You speak French fluently.

Your skills:

• Punctual and accurate: You work with precision and have an eye for detail.

• Organization and management of priorities: You will be able to organize the work in the event of an influx of samples by identifying the urgent analyses and allocating your time optimally, allowing you to meet deadlines and respond efficiently to clinical needs.

• Critical analysis: Your analytical mind allows you to view results with discernment, check their coherence and report any anomalies, thus contributing to the reliability and relevance of the laboratory's diagnoses.

We also have a lot to offer you:

• Type of contract: indefinite duration

• Working hours: 100% (38h/week)

• Commencement of employment: as soon as possible

A salary based on the IFIC scales (Category 14), with the assumption of seniority:

• Minus : 3313,66€ (index : 2,1223)

• Max : 5234,62€ (index 2,1223)

Advantages:

• Personalized integration course.

• Training program.

• Pleasant working atmosphere with a balance between private and professional life;

• Quality of life services at work (massage sessions during working hours, etc.);

• Hospital with the "Ecodynamic Company" label (recognition of our commitment to quality care and sustainable practices);

• Annual premium.

• Attractiveness premium

• Various benefits through the common social service (premiums, discounts through benefits at work, holiday accommodation at attractive prices, etc.);

• Preferential rates in all hospitals in the IRIS network (for you, your partner, your children and dependent parents);

• Meal vouchers of 7.30€.

• Contribution to the costs of public transport: 100% STIB and 80% SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN, and/or bicycle allowance (0.35 cents/km);

• Language premium of 150 € gross per month after obtaining a language certificate article 10 or 12 at werkenvoor.be.;

• Possibility to take a language course for free during your working hours.

• 24 days of statutory leave and 5 days of extra-legal leave (+ various circumstantial leave).

• Supplementary pension through group insurance;

How does the recruitment process work?

• Telephone maintenance

• Interview with Rim Rzem (Technical coordinator), Ingrid Beukinga (Head of Department) and a recruiter: 45 minutes.

Want to join us?

Apply until 15 January 2026 using the online form

How to contact us?

For additional information, please contact Rim Rzem, Technical Coordinator, on 02/641.41.24.

For all other questions, please contact Thérèse Capiau, Recruiter, on 02/739.84.66.

In conclusion

We have tried to inform you in as much detail as possible about the purpose, mission and environment of this position.

If you are in doubt, we advise you to apply anyway: in the worst case, you will waste a few minutes, but in the best case, it will be the start of a meaningful and lasting collaboration.

We would also like to emphasize that we fully value diversity and strive for a safe and inclusive environment. We are committed to providing fair employment opportunities regardless of gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic that defines you. Diversity makes our working environment even more pleasant.