Hospital Chemist - Chromatography Section, Clinical Chemistry, Umeå

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Region Västerbotten is driven by creating a safe and strong region where people want to live, move to, work in, visit, and collaborate with. We demonstrate how good health and sustainable development are interconnected and work to strengthen each other. Our mission is to offer and develop health, care, and regional development together with people, businesses, and community stakeholders. We also provide university healthcare for northern Sweden with national and international cutting-edge research and education for all professions in healthcare. Laboratory Medicine Västerbotten has approximately 520 employees within laboratory specialties including clinical pathology, clinical immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, and clinical genetics. Biobank, infection control, and tissue banking are also part of the operation. We are a regional organization with operations in Lycksele, Skellefteå, and Umeå. Since 1998, the operation has been accredited according to ISO 15189. Clinical Chemistry is located at Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå and at regional hospitals in Lycksele and Skellefteå. Clinical Chemistry has approximately 140 staff members, of which approximately 100 are based in Umeå. Parts of the operation are open 24/7, and clinical chemistry in the region produces approximately 7 million analysis results per year. The chromatography laboratory analyzes more than 40,000 samples per year, primarily for diagnosing substance abuse and various disease conditions. Analysis is performed using chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods. Samples come primarily from hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the northern region. As a hospital chemist, you will be part of a work group with colleagues from various professional categories who value collaboration and support each other. The chromatography section has two chemists and five biomedical analysts, and operations are conducted during daytime hours. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a hospital chemist with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure in their care. You participate in developing new methods while also being responsible for ensuring that operational methods function and meet established quality goals. Problem-solving is part of daily work. The role includes responsibility for maintenance and service outside service agreements. You actively participate in ensuring that technical procedures exist, are updated, and that documentation complies with quality management systems and accreditation requirements. Procurement with specifications and startup of new methods and instruments are part of the work. As needed, you will analyze samples from clinical routine operations and from research projects. Research samples often come from biobanked samples, and developing methods requiring low sample volumes is essential. Analysis is performed using gas chromatography (GC) or liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Work is conducted in consultation with responsible physicians, other hospital chemists, engineers, and medical/department chiefs. Daily work is highly varied, ranging from practical tasks to ensure daily operations and quality documentation to participating in and/or leading development projects. You are based in Umeå but have a region-wide assignment. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a chemist or have equivalent qualifications with a focus on analytical chemistry. Prior experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry is a requirement. We would like you to have knowledge/experience in some of the following areas: method development, validation, statistics, quality systems, Excel and macro programming, or programming of pipetting robots. You have excellent knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, and can easily communicate with different professional groups. You have good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Interest and ability to independently acquire and convey knowledge about new methods and system support are prerequisites for functioning well in this technically advanced environment. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Internal training and orientation of existing analytical equipment and technical environment will take place continuously during the first years. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, Start date: According to agreement. Working hours: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us at the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales, job boards, and similar services. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.Region Västerbotten is driven by creating a safe and strong region where people want to live, move to, work in, visit, and collaborate with. We demonstrate how good health and sustainable development are interconnected and work to strengthen each other. Our mission is to offer and develop health, care, and regional development together with people, businesses, and community stakeholders. We also provide university healthcare for northern Sweden with national and international cutting-edge research and education for all professions in healthcare. Laboratory Medicine Västerbotten has…

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17. 6. 2026

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