As a non-profit foundation recently founded in Lausanne, the ITA has been built around a solid core of scientific, technical, legal and administrative skills. In this context, speaking of a young and dynamic atmosphere is not just a rhetorical formula, but a real commitment. Today, we are proud to employ dedicated staff with unique profiles from all over the world. The ITA aims to provide a healthy and motivating working environment in which talent can develop.
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Role description
Reporting to the ITA Senior I&I Manager and/or Head of I&I, the Investigator is responsible for conducting evidence-based fact-finding inquiries. This includes the collection, analysis, investigation, conclusion, and reporting into potential or alleged violations of the ITA Partners’ anti-doping regulations, in an independent, impartial, and confidential manner.
The Investigator also works closely with all members of the I&I Department and other departments of the organisation, and regularly collaborates with other I&I stakeholders.
Furthermore, the Investigator is well-versed and involved in the collection and collation of information, maintaining the I&I databases, and using I&I tools and techniques in support of ongoing investigations, as well as other I&I intelligence-based projects and initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Skills and experience required
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 31 December 2023
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland; or to be defined
Please e-mail your motivation letter and CV to [email protected] and indicate in the email subject title “First Name Name / Investigator”.
Doping Control Officers (DCOs) and Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) are responsible for the urine and blood sample collection from athletes as part of an anti-doping program managed by the International Testing Agency. The DCOs and BCOs may be involved in Out-of-Competition sample collection or In-Competition delivering the testing program at international events.
The ITA is currently accepting expressions of interest from independent, experienced DCOs and BCOs who wish to conduct testing on behalf of the ITA. Applicants may submit an application via this form.
A Doping Control Officer (DCO) registered on the list of ITA DCOs is an official who has been selected, trained, and authorised by the ITA with delegated responsibility for the coordination and management of anti-doping sample collection session with athletes at either events or in the Out-of-Competition setting.
Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) are professionally trained, qualified and experienced phlebotomists. BCOs are required to collect blood samples in accordance with WADA’s International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI). This involves collaborating with a Doping Control Officer on testing missions to collect blood samples from athletes and ensuring the correct aftercare procedures are conducted.
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