Biomedical Analyst, Temporary Position

VÄSTRA GÖTALANDSREGIONEN · Full-time

Gula stråket 8, Göteborg, Sweden

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. Working alongside patients, we strive for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation—within an integrated healthcare system in the Västra Götaland Region. Our vision and goals are centered on healthcare of the highest quality, with the patient always in focus. We provide healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care to patients throughout the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify daily operations at the hospital and provide modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality. Regional Laboratory Medicine is part of Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Area 4, and has a clear coordination mandate for the entire Västra Götaland Region. The organization consists of laboratory medicine operations at Södra Älvsborg Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, the Western Hospitals, and NU Healthcare. Position Description We are now seeking two employees to work with us in Pathology Laboratories 2. The Pathology Laboratory within Clinical Pathology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital is an evolving operation with a new laboratory information system coming in 2026, and development with a strong focus on digitalization within the laboratory and diagnostics. The laboratory employs approximately 90 people, primarily biomedical analysts and biologists, making it the largest pathology laboratory in the country. The laboratory examines cell and tissue samples for the presence of pathological changes. This is primarily done using light microscopy, and the pathology laboratories process tissue samples in preparation for this examination. Job Responsibilities At the Pathology Laboratories, we work in teams and collaborate with other professions such as laboratory technicians, laboratory assistants, nursing assistants, and physicians. The position involves assisting with tissue dissection, independent dissection, frozen sectioning, paraffin embedding, sectioning, scanning and image review, immunological and histochemical staining. We also handle acute samples. We are a pleasant workplace with competent colleagues where you have the opportunity for professional development according to the needs of the operation. The temporary position involves placement in the skin/head, neck, thorax section. About You The position requires that you are a licensed biomedical analyst. It is advantageous if you have experience with specimen dissection and work in a histopathology laboratory. To succeed in this position, we see that you have the desire to contribute to the patient's best interests and to a good work environment. You have good collaboration skills, a positive attitude, and are flexible in your work. You need to have good knowledge of Swedish both spoken and written, as well as good computer skills. We are looking for a positive person who is solution-oriented, thorough and organized, with good communication and collaboration skills who enjoys working in a team. It is also important that you have the desire to contribute to the patient's best interests and to a good work environment. If you feel this describes you, do not hesitate to apply to us. We look forward to receiving your application! About Västra Götaland Region With us, you become part of something larger. We are 56,000 employees in over 200 professions who make a difference in people's lives throughout Västra Götaland every day. You contribute to safe and equitable healthcare as well as to a sustainable society where environment, culture, and good communications create quality of life. We are in the midst of digital development where you get to be part of shaping the future way of working to improve and simplify daily life for residents and operations. As a permanent employee, you will be registered for crisis placement as part of our shared responsibility to ensure that societally critical functions operate even during crisis. Want to know more about us? On our website you can read more about our benefits and meet employees who make a difference and develop in their professions every day. https://www.vgregion.se/jobba-i-vgr/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-hos-oss/ Application Västra Götalandsregionen prefers that you register your application through the recruitment system. 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