Biologist at Pathology Laboratory, Temporary Position

VÄSTRA GÖTALANDSREGIONEN · plný úvazek

Gula stråket 8, Göteborg, Švédsko

Together we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of being 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 centered on delivering the highest quality care, 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 offer 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 mission for the entire Västra Götaland region. The organization consists of laboratory medicine operations at Södra Älvsborgs Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Hospitals in the West, and NU Healthcare. Position Description We are now seeking two colleagues who want 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 planned for 2026, with significant development focused on digitalization within the laboratory and diagnostics. The laboratory employs approximately 90 people, primarily biomedical scientists and biologists, making it the largest pathology laboratory in the country. At the laboratory, cell and tissue samples are examined for pathological changes. This is primarily done using light microscopy, and the pathology laboratories process the 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 and independently performing tissue sectioning, frozen sectioning, paraffin embedding, section cutting, scanning and image review, immunological and histochemical staining. There is also handling of acute samples. We are a pleasant workplace with competent colleagues where there are opportunities for professional development based on operational needs. The temporary position involves placement in the skin/head, neck, thorax section. About You For this position, you must be a qualified biologist. It is advantageous if you have experience with specimen sectioning and work in a histopathology laboratory. To succeed in this role, we see that you have the desire to contribute to patient well-being and a good work environment. You have good collaboration skills, a positive attitude, and are flexible in your work. You need to have good Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, as well as good computer skills. We seek a positive person who is solution-oriented, thorough, and well-organized, with good communication and collaboration skills, and who enjoys working in a team. It is also important that you have the desire to contribute to patient well-being and a good work environment. If you feel this describes you, don't hesitate to apply to us. We warmly welcome your application! Meet some of our colleagues - 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 across Västra Götaland every day. You contribute to safe and equitable care and to a sustainable society where environment, culture, and good communications create quality of life. We are in the midst of digital development where you can help shape future working methods to improve and simplify daily life for residents and operations. As a permanent employee, you will be designated for civil contingency placement as part of our shared responsibility to ensure that socially critical functions operate even in crises. 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 via the recruitment system. 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