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

What we offer

• An stimulating and developing job with varied tasks, from sample handling to analysis.
• An environment utilizing the latest methods in molecular cancer diagnostics.
• Working hours during daytime, Monday to Friday between 08:00 - 16:30, with opportunities for flexible working hours.

Naturally, you will also benefit from our general perks offered by Karolinska University Hospital.

About the position

We are advertising up to two positions. 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 examine tumors and potential genetic changes, ordered by pathologists, which we then report back to the requesting physician.

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

In this role, you will among other things:

• Register samples in our lab data system Sympathy and handle sample shipping.
• Cut formalin-fixed, embedded preparations.
• Handle incoming samples and perform quality controls prior to DNA/RNA sequencing work.
• Work with various instruments (e.g., PCR, sequencing).
• Document results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and work within the quality management system.
• Report deviations and incidents, and actively contribute to quality work by suggesting improvements to our workflows.
• Maintain contact with collaboration partners.
• Perform regular cleaning in the laboratories, restock consumables, and unpack reagents and other deliveries.

We are looking for you who:

• Are meticulous and methodical in your approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Are responsible, meticulous, structured, and positive.
• Have good laboratory experience and a strong ability to plan your work.
• Have the ability to adapt to new situations.
• Easily build good relationships with different staff groups.
• Can take initiative and perform work independently.
• We work in real-time, so flexibility, good teamwork skills, and willingness to step in where needed are prerequisites for you to thrive here.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Degree as a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist or a Master's degree in molecular life sciences, e.g., biotechnology, biomedicine, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent competence.
• Experience of laboratory work with molecular biological methods.
• Experience of documentation regarding quality, method descriptions, and/or verification reports.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Merits:

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

Personal suitability is highly valued.

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 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.

You are warmly welcome to apply – Together we are Karolinska!

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For permanent positions, a probationary period may be applied.

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 train tomorrow's healthcare professionals and conduct world-leading research together with Karolinska Institutet, while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We work within a range of different areas and professions.

You can read more about our mission within care, research, and education here.

Our vision – We shall cure and alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today.

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