About this role
Laboratory Medicine within Region Jämtland Härjedalen is an advanced diagnostic organization with extensive expertise and responsibility for medical diagnostics throughout the region. The organization is undergoing significant transformation and expansion, and we are now seeking new colleagues who wish to join us on our exciting development journey, where we conduct advanced medical diagnostics as well as research and development.
Laboratory Medicine is an accredited operation with a broad and varied diagnostic panorama. Many different professional groups and professions work and collaborate here; biomedical analysts, laboratory engineers, molecular biologists, nurses, nursing assistants, laboratory assistants, specialist doctors in various disciplines, chemists, microbiologists, IT specialists, and medical secretaries.
We provide patients and referrers with a high level of service across the entire region and beyond.
Clinical Microbiology encompasses both clinical bacteriology and virology; including culture-based diagnostics as well as molecular diagnostics within clinical microbiology. The unit also has its own substrate manufacturing operation. There are great opportunities for clinical research and development, as well as for active participation in the rapidly growing development of the organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
A microbiologist is responsible for quality assurance, method development and validation, document review, and supervision of staff and students. The individual is technically responsible for the verification and validation of new methods and analyses, and also participates in collaboration with clinicians and medically responsible doctors within their clinical unit.
The microbiologist is expected to follow scientific developments, initiate and lead development projects, and ensure that the operations are adapted to new findings. The role also includes responsibility for training within the unit, methodological support, and monitoring and compilation of quality controls within the relevant operational area. The work requires great flexibility and meticulous attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a licensed biomedical analyst or equivalent academic education with a master's degree, or it is advantageous if you hold a doctorate in clinical microbiology, molecular biology, or a scientific field deemed relevant by the employer.
Clinical experience in clinical microbiology, including culture, identification, and resistance determination of microorganisms and/or experience with molecular biological methods and sequencing is advantageous.
You have a good understanding of microbiological processes, infectious diseases, and diagnostic methods, as well as knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation requirements according to ISO 15189. Experience working with laboratory information systems (LIS) and basic computer skills are also advantageous.
We expect you to have good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. As a person, you are meticulous and responsible, capable of working both independently and in a team, and possess good communication and problem-solving skills.
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Selection and appointment may occur continuously during the advertising period, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is permeated by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with decisiveness, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us, you will have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values shape everyday life and where your work truly makes a difference.
As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer wellness grants or wellness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the gym Zefyren and participate in instructor-led sessions.
We have an established recruitment process and kindly but firmly request no contact from advertising sellers or other recruitment service vendors.
A probationary period of 6 months may be applied.