Laboratory Medicine in Region Jämtland Härjedalen

Laboratory Medicine in Region Jämtland Härjedalen is an advanced diagnostic organization with significant expertise and responsibility for medical diagnostics across the region. The organization is undergoing extensive changes and expansion, and we are now looking for new colleagues who want to join us on our exciting development journey where we conduct advanced medical diagnostics as well as research and development.

Laboratory Medicine is an accredited operation with a broad and varied diagnostic panorama. Many different professional groups and professions work and collaborate here; biomedical analysts, laboratory engineers, molecular biologists, nurses, nursing assistants, laboratory assistants, specialist doctors in various disciplines, chemists, microbiologists, IT specialists, and medical secretaries.

We provide patients and referrers with a high level of service throughout the region and beyond.

Clinical Microbiology

Clinical Microbiology includes both clinical bacteriology and virology; both culture-based diagnostics and molecular diagnostics within clinical microbiology. The unit also has its own substrate manufacturing operation. There are great opportunities for clinical research and development as well as for active participation in the rapidly growing development of the operation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

A microbiologist is responsible for quality assurance, method development and validation, document review, and supervision of staff and students. The person is technically responsible for the verification and validation of new methods and analyses and also participates in collaboration with clinicians and medically responsible doctors within their clinical unit.

The microbiologist is expected to follow scientific developments, initiate and lead development projects, and ensure that the operation adapts to new findings. The role also includes responsibility for training within the unit, methodological support, and monitoring and compiling quality controls within the relevant operational area. The work requires great flexibility and a high degree of accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a licensed biomedical analyst or has equivalent academic education with a master's degree, or it is advantageous if you have a doctorate in clinical microbiology, molecular biology, or a scientific area deemed relevant for the position by the employer.

Clinical experience in clinical microbiology, including culture, identification, and resistance determination of microorganisms and/or experience with molecular biological methods and sequencing is advantageous.

You have a good understanding of microbiological processes, infectious diseases, and diagnostic methods, as well as knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation requirements according to ISO 15189. It is advantageous if you have experience working in laboratory information systems (LIS) and basic computer skills.

We expect you to have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. As a person, you are meticulous and responsible, able to work both independently and in a team, and possess good communication and problem-solving skills.

OTHER

Selection and appointment may occur continuously during the advertising period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is permeated by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with decisiveness, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us, you will have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values shape everyday life and where your work truly makes a difference.

As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer wellness grants or wellness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the gym Zefyren and participate in instructor-led classes.

We have an established method for recruitment and therefore kindly but firmly decline contact with ad sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

Probationary employment of 6 months may be applied.