Laboratory Technician at Center for Medical Genomics

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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 together with 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 focused on providing the highest quality of care, with the patient always at the center. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care for patients throughout the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and they contribute to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new ways of working, we can simplify daily operations at the hospital and provide modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality. Would you like to contribute to the future of genetic diagnostics? Center for Medical Genomics (CMG) at Sahlgrenska University Hospital is seeking a laboratory technician for the Sample Handling and Pre-analytical section. With us, you will have an important role in the genetic diagnostics chain. By ensuring that samples are handled correctly, you contribute to the diagnosis of cancer, hereditary diseases, and rare diagnoses. We offer a rewarding position in an area where new technology and business development are a natural part of daily work. About Us CMG is part of the Clinical Genetics and Genomics operational area at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. We are responsible for genetic laboratory analyses across several medical specialties and contribute to the development of precision medicine in the Västra Götaland Region. Our laboratories are organized into sections including Sample Handling and Pre-analytical, Cytogenetics, Quantitative PCR, Sanger/Fragment Analysis, and NGS (Next Generation Sequencing). We work with several professional groups together in interdisciplinary teams focused on quality, development, and patient benefit. Job Responsibilities As a laboratory technician in the Sample Handling and Pre-analytical section, you will: Receive, verify, and register samples and requisitions in the laboratory's information system (LIS) Label, scan, and manage sample materials and requisitions Manage biobanking and send samples to external laboratories Distribute laboratory results Participate in the department's quality assurance work Job responsibilities may also include sample collection, basic laboratory work, sample transport, registry maintenance, billing management, and other administrative tasks. The section is continuously developing with new digital solutions and ways of working. The position may therefore change over time based on operational needs and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of future laboratory support within Clinical Genetics and Genomics. What We Offer A meaningful position where you contribute to patients' diagnostics and care. You will become part of an organization in medical genetics and precision medicine with engaged colleagues and excellent opportunities for professional development. We offer individual orientation, internal training, and quality-assured onboarding. You will also have the opportunity to participate in operational development and improvement work. Qualifications We are seeking someone who: Has completed upper secondary education Is trained as a nursing assistant, laboratory technician, or has other education or experience that the employer considers equivalent Has very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, equivalent to at least level C1 Meritorious Experience working in healthcare or laboratory operations Experience with administrative work and data entry in digital systems Experience with sample handling or laboratory work Experience working in quality-assured or accredited operations About You You are careful, organized, and responsible with a service-oriented approach. You enjoy collaboration, are flexible, and adapt easily to changing work methods. You contribute to a good working environment and want to help develop the operations. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. We look forward to your application! Meet some of our employees - Sahlgrenska University Hospital 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 secure and equal healthcare as well as to a sustainable society where environment, culture, and good communication create quality of life. We are in the midst of a digital transformation where you can help shape the future ways of working to improve and simplify daily life for residents and organizations. As a permanent employee, you will be registered for civil contingency duty as part of our shared responsibility to ensure that socially critical functions continue to work even in crisis. Want to know more about us? On our website you can read more about our benefits and meet employees who make a difference every day and develop in their professions. https://www.vgregion.se/jobba-i-vgr/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-hos-oss/ Application Västra Götaland Region prefers that you submit your application through the recruitment system. If you have questions about the advertised position or for special and specific reasons cannot enter your information in a public system - please contact the contact person for the respective announcement. To staffing, placement, and recruitment companies and to those selling: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing, placement, and recruitment companies as well as other external parties and sellers of additional job advertisements. Västra Götaland Region has established procurement agreements.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 together with 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 focused on providing the highest quality of care, with the patient always at the center. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care for patients throughout…

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Göteborg

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Medicinaregatan 3B

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Published

24. 7. 2026

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4. 8. 2026

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