Laboratory Position in Molecular Cancer Diagnostics

Are you interested in working in a laboratory environment and seeking new challenges? Do you want to work in a setting where your work makes a difference? Then you should apply to us at Molecular Cancer Diagnostics in Stockholm!

You are offered

• A stimulating and developing job with varied tasks, from sample handling to analysis.
• An environment where the latest methodologies for molecular cancer diagnostics are used.
• Working hours scheduled during weekdays, Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with the possibility of flexible hours.

Of course, you will also benefit from the general perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

You will belong to the Molecular Cancer Diagnostics unit, which is part of the section for Molecular Cancer Diagnostics & Screening. Our main task here is to use molecular methods to investigate tumors and any genetic changes at the request of pathologists, which we then report back to the ordering physicians.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team together with doctors, engineers, molecular biologists, and biomedical analysts. We use the latest technology in DNA/RNA sequencing to contribute to more precise molecular diagnostics and thus create significant value for patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling incoming samples and performing quality controls prior to DNA/RNA sequencing work
• Working with various instruments (e.g., PCR, sequencing).
• Documenting results in laboratory information systems (LIS) and working in quality management systems
• Reporting deviations and incidents, as well as actively contributing to quality work by suggesting improvements in our workflows
• Maintaining contact with partners
• Performing regular cleaning in the laboratories, replenishing consumables, and unpacking reagents and other deliveries

We are looking for someone who

• is meticulous and methodical in your approach with good problem-solving skills
• is responsible, precise, structured, and positive
• has good laboratory experience and a strong ability to plan your work
• can adapt to new situations
• finds it easy to build good relationships with different staff groups
• can take initiative and work independently

We work in real-time, and therefore flexibility, good collaboration skills, and a willingness to step in where needed are prerequisites for you to thrive here.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master's degree in molecular life sciences, e.g., biomedical analyst, biotechnology, biomedicine, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent competence
• Experience in laboratory work with molecular biological methods
• Experience in documentation within quality, method descriptions, and/or verification reports.
• Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written

Meritorious:

• Experience in accredited operations (ISO15189, ISO17025, or equivalent).
• Experience as a personnel/team coordinator.
• Experience in method and/or instrument responsibility.
• Experience in learning and development.
• Participation in regulatory inspections (e.g., SWEDAC).
• Good experience working with computers and IT systems as work tools.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

When applying, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome to your application – Together we are Karolinska!

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For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the future healthcare workforce together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best interest of the patient. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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