Biomedical Analyst Wanted for Blood Component Production

Are you a biomedical analyst interested in working with blood component production? Do you want to work at one of Europe's best hospitals at the forefront of care? Apply today to become a part of us at Medical Diagnostics Karolinska!

You are offered

• the opportunity to work at one of Europe's best hospitals at the forefront of care
• a close and rewarding collaboration with other professional categories
• flexible working hours and application of flexitime.

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

About the position

Transfusion medicine is part of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine. Within the field, there are two specializations: blood components and immunohematology. Your main placement will be within blood components in Huddinge.

Karolinska University Hospital is responsible for the blood supply to healthcare in the Stockholm Region. In Huddinge, all production of blood components from blood donors' blood takes place, making the unit a central part of the region's transfusion operations.

Our unit consists of a total of 36 employees with various educational backgrounds and competencies. Here, laboratory assistants, nursing assistants, nurses, biomedical analysts, and laboratory engineers work together in close collaboration.

The tasks involve the production of blood components (mainly erythrocytes, plasma, and platelets), but also include release, sales, and coordination of the blood inventory. We work with accredited methods and quality assurance.

Working hours are daytime 8-16:30 or evening 12:30-21:00 or 14:30-23:00 on weekdays and some Saturdays. We apply flexitime. The position is a permanent position. A probationary period may apply.

We are looking for someone who

• is self-sufficient and takes responsibility for tasks and can structure your daily work
• has good collaboration skills and can work well in a team
• is secure, unpretentious, and has self-awareness. You see relationships in their proper perspective, distinguish between the personal and professional, and relate in a way that is adapted to the situation
• sees the whole and takes into account the larger perspective. You understand your role but consider the best interests of the entire operation in actions and decisions
• is good at communicating and speaks clearly and engagingly in meetings and is attentive to others.

We place great importance on personal qualities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed biomedical analyst
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

Meritorious:

• Experience in blood component production, release, and distribution of blood inventory.

About the recruitment process

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

In connection with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a personal 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, the main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best interests 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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