Analytical Chemist for Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Örebro

REGION ÖREBRO LÄN · Full-time

Box 1613, Örebro, Sweden

We need to expand our team. Would you like a rewarding and stimulating position with personal responsibility in a team that is open to new ideas and knowledge where everyone contributes to a positive work environment and organizational development? Then we invite you to apply to Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AMM) is a highly specialized, research-based operation with an overarching mandate to prevent and reduce occupational and environmental health problems among residents in Region Sörmland, Region Värmland, Region Västmanland and Region Örebro län. AMM consists of three units with approximately 40 employees who possess broad expertise across many different professions. We work outward-facing and serve primary care, occupational health services, municipalities, government agencies, organizations, universities, colleges, companies and private individuals. The AMM laboratory offers accredited chemical analysis of substances found in the work and ambient environment that may pose health risks. Read more about Occupational and Environmental Medicine at http://www.regionorebrolan.se/amm Job Responsibilities In this position, you will work independently with analysis of environmental samples, primarily air samples, using various techniques. We have a modern instrument fleet including gas and liquid chromatographs with mass spectrometry (MS/MS), ion chromatograph, ICP-MS (elemental analysis), X-ray diffractometer (quartz analysis) and also employ gravimetric methods (dust). Development work on new analytical methods may occur. Project work may also take place, in which case you will work in teams with professionals such as biomedical scientists, occupational hygienists and medical personnel. The laboratory at Occupational and Environmental Medicine is accredited by SWEDAC and in our daily work we use the quality management system as support. We have a large customer base spread throughout the country and the work involves extensive customer contact in the form of analysis orders and to some extent consultation. The laboratory employs 17 people, of whom 8.5 perform laboratory work. Your position will be at Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Universitetssjukhuset in Örebro. Your immediate supervisor will be the unit manager of the clinic's laboratory unit. Our benefits include flexible working hours and wellness allowance. Qualifications You have academic education in chemistry and experience with analytical work using instrumental methods. Previous experience with ion chromatography, as well as liquid chromatography with UV and MS/MS detection is meritorious. As a person, you are independent in your work approach and take initiative to solve problems that arise in analytical work. You are flexible and responsive to the laboratory's and operation's needs and conditions. To thrive with us, you have good ability to collaborate and communicate with your colleagues, as well as good customer service skills and understanding for our clients. The work also requires that you are organized and quality-conscious. You must have good ability to communicate in Swedish and English both orally and in writing. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities. Application Your application should include a CV and personal letter. Certificates, grades, degree documents etc. should be provided at any interview. If you are or have previously been employed by Region Örebro län, we will obtain internal references from your current or former supervisor if you become a candidate for employment. Background checks from the Police Authority may be conducted according to applicable legislation. As an employee of Region Örebro län, you are covered by secure collective agreements. Read more about terms and benefits. We set salaries individually and differentially. Read more about salary and salary statistics. We conduct wartime placement of our permanent employees and in some cases also temporary employees. Read more about what this means. About the Organization Region Örebro län is one of the region's largest employers. Together with 11,000 colleagues, you can create a better life for those we serve. With us you will find meaningful and socially important jobs where you can make a difference in residents' daily lives, health and quality of life. Around the clock, year-round, we are responsible for health and medical care, dental care and the region's public transportation. We also have regional development responsibility in the region and a mission to contribute to cultural life. Additional Information Welcome with your application! We have done our part for this recruitment and therefore decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.