Chimiste cantonal·e suppléant·e, responsable des laboratoires et de l'inspection des eaux — État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)

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As an alternate cantonal chemist, you hold a key position in the Office of Consumer Affairs (OFCO), attached to the Department of Agriculture, Sustainability and Climate and Digital Affairs. A true partner of the Cantonal Chimist, you support her in the management of consumer health protection missions and ensure her replacement in the operational and strategic conduct of the Office. You are involved in coaching the teams attached to the position, coordinating complex and cross-cutting issues, and actively contributing to risk management and institutional decisions. Proposing force, you accompany the evolution of the services, develop synergies and enter your actions in a continuous improvement approach. We are looking for a dynamic personality, committed and ready to meet the challenges of a constantly changing environment.

• To support the cantonal chemist in the Office's strategy and to participate in the Office's cross-border pilotage as a member of the management and alternate cantonal chemist.
• Lead the various areas of the Laboratory and Water Inspection Division, conduct pilotage and manage human and financial resources.
• Ensure the processing of reports of decisions in accordance with the cantonal and federal legal provisions in force. Implement cantonal and federal policies.
• Ensure the role of lead scientific respondent in external relations. Represent the Office at the cantonal and intercantonal commissions.
• Support the cantonal chemist in the management of the quality management system (QMS) while meeting the requirements of the system and ensuring consistency of work with the functioning of the laboratories. For further information, please consult the specifications HERE or contact Lucie Marie Catiau, Head of Office and Cantonal chemist by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 021 316 41 80.
• Doctorate in Science
• Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DCAL) and Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DDCAL) - possibility of completing these trainings during the first two years of employment
• Recognized management training and/or experience
• Good knowledge of German and English
• Strong interest in the public service, good knowledge of its functioning and of cantonal and federal structures
• Communication, planning and organization
• High working capacity, reliability, rigour, availability
• Public service responsibilities and ethics
• Global vision and perspective
• Laboratory presence in case of seizures (intoxication, etc.)
• Driving licence and provision of private vehicle for business travel

Position in the Cantonal Administration of Vaud (State of Vaud), Switzerland. Online application on the official career portal offers-emploi.vd.ch.