Biologist Wanted for Clinical Pathology - Fixed-Term Position

Together, we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with patients, we work towards quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – within an integrated healthcare system in the Västra Götaland Region. Our vision and goals aim for the highest quality of care, always keeping the patient in focus. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care to patients nationwide and internationally. Our employees are our strength, contributing to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify daily hospital operations and offer modern, accessible, and highly effective care. Regional Laboratory Medicine belongs to Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Area 4, and has a clear coordination mandate for the entire Västra Götaland Region. The organization consists of laboratory medical services at Södra Älvsborg Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Hospitals in the West, and NU Healthcare. About Us We are seeking employees who want to work with us in Clinical Pathology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. We are a regional organization in transition and development, focusing on digitalization in diagnostics. We are now looking for someone interested in working in histopathology with a focus on immunohistochemistry. At Pathology Laboratories 3 at Sahlgrenska Hospital, we are about twenty employees, primarily biomedical analysts. The work is mostly performed in teams together with physicians. Our tasks include handling orders for immunohistochemical analyses on tissue samples to facilitate accurate diagnosis and communicate test results to treating physicians for optimal patient treatment. The work is largely performed using automated staining machines, but also includes standard tissue sample processing according to histopathological methods. We are increasingly working with digital image management of scanned slides after staining as part of our ongoing development work. About the Position At Pathology Laboratories, we work in teams, and you will collaborate with biomedical analysts, biologists, laboratory technicians, laboratory assistants, nursing assistants, and physicians. The work involves paraffin embedding, sectioning, frozen section cutting, immuno- and histochemical staining. There is also handling of acute samples from transplant patients in one of the units, which includes an on-call line. We will provide more details about this during a potential interview. The position is time-limited to one year. Everyone who joins us receives internal training, and we work with certification to ensure quality training. About You You are a biologist specialized in cell and molecular biology. You have a good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, and are accustomed to using digital tools in your work. Experience in laboratory work is meritorious, and previous experience in a pathology laboratory is a significant plus. A Master's degree in a relevant field is advantageous. We are seeking someone who is meticulous, can plan and prioritize work, and adapt to changing circumstances. The work requires a certain manual dexterity as parts of the process are performed manually. You are collaborative, enjoy working in teams, and are good at communicating with colleagues and other collaborators. With the patient in focus, loyalty, commitment, and care for each other, we collectively contribute to a good work environment. We hope you want to become part of our team! Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Warmly welcome to apply! About Västra Götaland Region Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure good healthcare for everyone. We work towards sustainable development and growth, good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communications throughout Västra Götaland. Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitalize more work methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should have basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, be risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development and learning. Västra Götaland Region will place all permanent employees in wartime positions. Application Västra Götaland Region prefers that you register your application through the recruitment system. If you have questions about the advertised position or cannot register your information in a public system for special reasons, please contact the contact person for the specific ad. To staffing, intermediary, and recruitment companies and sales representatives: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing, intermedi