Research Biomedical Technician

Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB (Ribocure) is an international R&D center focusing on oligonucleotide drug development. We are based in Gothenburg as a subsidiary of Suzhou Ribo Life Science Co., Ltd. (Ribo). Recently, we moved into our new amazing custom designed floor at GoCo Clinic, GoCo Health Innovation City in Mölndal.



We offer a vibrant collaborative and international environment where science and data are the main driving forces behind our ambition to develop game-changing medical treatments for patients. We are now looking for a biomedical technician to join the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic research team at Ribocure Pharmaceuticals AB. This role within the clinical team has been developed in response to the evolving research landscape with focus on excellent quality in clinical trials. You will be part of an innovative team responding to national and international priorities.

As part of the research team, you will be involved in studies across a wide range of specialties, increasing recruitment to clinical trials and growing the research portfolio into new clinical areas. You will partake in conducting in-house trials at Ribocure Clinic.


What we offer
A dynamic and stimulating scientific work environment in an integrated R&D and clinical trial unit at GoCo Clinic, Mölndal. This is initially a probation assignment of 6 months with the opportunity for later permanent employment at Ribocure.

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team also consisting of study nurses and study physicians. Overall duties consist of performing trial examinations, data acquisition and data entry at Ribocure Clinic. Performing measurements and maintain a research database is fundamental. Further, you will contribute in the team to tasks such as participant identification, recruitment, and follow-up in addition to any study specific procedures. A key part of the role will be to collaborate with all members of the team and therefore you must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate good attention to detail.

Working for our organization
We are a friendly proactive team that support and grow its team members. Based at GoCo, Ribocure Clinic has a clear vision to become a high-volume center with excellent clinical trial quality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Research experience would be advantageous but not essential, as all necessary training and support will be provided. The position will provide exciting opportunity for working across multiple medical specialties (cardiology, internal medicine, clinical physiology, and other clinical areas).

- Performing cardiovascular ultrasound scans and measurements according to specific protocols

- Performing cardiopulmonary exercise tests according to specific protocols

- Conduct documentation and reporting of the examinations

- Conduct measurements and perform exports of data

- Assist in writing manuals for data collections and coding

- Take a leading part of activities associated with data processing

- When necessary, perform venipuncture for research blood collection and blood sample handlingsisting in the coordination, development, and application of research techniques

- Database management

- Patient/trial participant identification, recruitment, and follow-up in addition to any study specific procedures

- Have effective time management and the ability to work under limited supervision

- Be able to integrate with other teams to achieve set objectives

- Be conversant with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

- Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc)

Person specification
Education, Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential criteria

- Be a licensed biomedical technician

- Have previous clinical experience from relevant areas (cardiology, internal medicine, clinical physiology or other)

- Be computer litterate

- Be fluent in Swedish

Desirable criteria
- Experience of education and training

- Experience in developing instructions

- Willingness to work flexibly in terms of duties to meet service needs

- Previous practical experience of clinical trials/research will be an asset but not a requirement

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Understanding of research methods

- Be able to perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound

- Be able to perform venipuncture

- Ability to self-manage

- Good communication and inter-personal skills

- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development

- Good presentation skills

- Able to work individually or as a team player

- Attention to detail

- Ability to work flexible in terms of duties

- Clear understanding of confidentiality issues - knowledge of GDPR

- Ability to use own judgment based on information available and to seek advice when unsure of appropriate response

- Ability to manage projects with limited supervision

Desirable criteria
- Be able to perform cardiopulmonary exercise test

- Ability to work occasional weekend/out of hours work as requiredAbility to travel across the VGR-area for home visits if needed

Other
Essential criteria
- Strong commitment to clinical research

- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to workGood attendance record in previous posts or during training

Please apply as soon as possible by pressing Send Application.

If you have questions, please contact Dr Sara Svedlund (mailto:%[email protected]).

Welcome to Ribocure!

This recruitment is quality assured by HR On Demand.

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