Vacant job

Do you want to work with exciting laboratory diagnostics where your work makes a real difference for the patient? We are now looking for a biomedical scientist or biologist for the clinical microbiology culture unit in Linköping.

What we offer

Clinical microbiology is a county-wide and accredited operation within the Diagnostics Centre at Region Östergötland. Clinical microbiology performs diagnostics on microorganisms that can cause serious infections; bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. To detect pathogens in patient samples, a range of different techniques are used; culturing with the help of, for example, automation robots, detection of antigens, antibodies, or DNA/RNA. We have our own production of culture media. The technical development is high. There is a long research tradition within the laboratory linked to the Faculty of Medicine, Linköping University.

Here, you will be part of a modern and development-oriented workplace where we constantly work on method development, quality improvement, and efficiency. The work is varied, stimulating, and important – with the patient always in focus. Although we do not meet patients and relatives directly in our daily work, our diagnostic work is crucial for providing the best possible care.

We offer:

• Opportunities for competence development and learning on the job
• A positive work climate with experienced and helpful colleagues
• A workplace where your contribution makes a difference for the patient's care and health

Around 70 dedicated employees work at the clinic – doctors, biomedical scientists, biologists, laboratory technicians, administrators, and managers. Of the 70 employees, 55 are BMS/biologists, and we are currently looking for a substitute for the culture unit.

Job Description

As a BMS/biologist at the culture unit, you will work with, among other things:

• Searching for and detecting bacteria and fungi in various areas (blood, airways, wounds, urine, feces, etc.)
• Identifying species and determining resistance of findings using, among other methods, MALDI-TOF
• The majority of all cultures are assessed and final reports are issued by the BMS/biologist
• Culturing samples both manually and with the help of automation robots (smearing, incubation, and digital reading)
• Working in the sample reception area and receiving and registering all samples arriving at the clinic
• Performing internal and external quality controls

The specific tasks you will have depend on the needs of the operation and your experience. You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and gradually broaden your competence.

About You

We are looking for you who are a licensed biomedical scientist or have a university degree in biology. You have very good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing.

As a person, you are:

• Service-oriented, orderly, quality-conscious, and meticulous.
• Good at prioritizing and working systematically.
• Comfortable with both independent work and teamwork.
• Communicative, sensitive, flexible, and problem-solving oriented.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are looking for you who want to contribute to a work environment characterized by engagement, collaboration, and development.

Application and Employment

The position is a fixed-term appointment starting August 17, 2026, or as agreed, but no later than May 31, 2027.

Clinical microbiology is open all year round, and working hours vary between day and evening shifts (07:30–16:00 or 10:30–19:00). On weekends, there are only day shifts, and you work every fourth weekend.

We work with continuous selection and appointment, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

In connection with employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will be required to fill out a health declaration.

We warmly welcome your application! If you need help registering in the system, contact Customer Service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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