Biomedical Analyst for New Unit in Clinical Chemistry, Karlstad

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Do you want to be part of shaping the future of patient-near analysis in Värmland? We are now seeking engaged biomedical analysts for an exciting new initiative within Clinical Chemistry, where you will combine technology, quality, and development in a dynamic work environment. Your Workplace Clinical Chemistry at the Central Hospital is part of Laboratory Medicine Värmland. Laboratory Medicine encompasses four specialties: Clinical Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Pathology, and Clinical Microbiology, with the latter two located only at the Central Hospital in Karlstad. Laboratory Medicine is divided into eight units located at three hospitals and 23 health centers, as well as GeBlod Karlstad. Laboratory Medicine is accredited according to ISO 15189. At the Clinical Chemistry unit at the Central Hospital, approximately 70 employees work in a 24/7 operation. Within Clinical Chemistry, the patient-near analysis administration (PNA administration) is under development—an exciting new initiative where we develop and ensure quality of patient-near analyses to guarantee fast and reliable test results in healthcare. Here you will work in a dynamic environment with close collaboration across operational boundaries and the opportunity to influence how the PNA operation grows. We are now seeking three biomedical analysts or individuals with equivalent relevant education who want to be part of shaping the future of patient-near analysis in Värmland. Your Responsibilities As a biomedical analyst within the PNA administration, you will have a central role in developing and advancing the operation. Your responsibilities will include: Service and support of PNA instruments, including contact with suppliers and technical troubleshooting. Development of PNA operations, harmonizing and creating new procedures and implementing them. Training healthcare staff in handling PNA instruments and analysis methods. Methodological or instrumental responsibility for selected analyses and quality assurance of results. Management of IT systems used within PNA, with close collaboration with other system administrations. This is a position for someone who wants to build something new—a challenging and developmental role where your ideas and competence make a difference! With a patient focus, it is important that our work is performed with high quality. The assignment may change over time. Your Knowledge and Competencies We are seeking someone who is a licensed biomedical analyst or has equivalent relevant education. To thrive and succeed in this role, it is important that you: Are service-oriented and solution-focused, with an ability to identify and address problems. Have strong communication skills and enjoy training and supporting colleagues and healthcare staff. Are thorough, organized, and have a quality-conscious approach. Are flexible and thrive in a changing environment where new challenges constantly arise. Have an interest in technology and IT systems, and preferably experience in system administration. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and would like to see that you are curious, proactive, and driven to develop the operation together with your colleagues. Being part of building up a new administration is a unique opportunity—and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of it! It is an advantage if you have experience working with development and administration within laboratory medicine. For this role, you need to have good skills in Swedish, both spoken and written. Do you want to be part of developing our operation? Then we look forward to receiving your application! About Region Värmland We are here to ensure that everyone living here feels well and that our region is attractive and competitive. We make a difference in healthcare, dentistry, public transport, regional development, and culture and education. We meet people at life's greatest moments and in all those everyday moments in between. Our vision is world-class quality of life. Read more about what it's like to work with us and our benefits, and follow us on social media. Do you also want to work for everyone in Värmland? We welcome your application. Other Information As of June 7, 2026, the EU's pay transparency directive applies—for increased transparency and fair wages. Information about collective agreements is available on SKR's website, Collective Agreements - SKR. In connection with a possible employment, we may ask you as an applicant to provide an extract from the police's criminal record register. Before employment in psychiatric care, care for people with disabilities, care for children or young people, the employer conducts a check in the police's suspicion and criminal record register. A record in this register may affect your opportunity for employment. If you have a protected identity and wish to submit an application, we ask you to contact the Skills Supply Unit HR via the Region's switchboard 010-831 50 00. You will then receive help submitting your application without it being handled in Varbi. Remember to only include information that is relevant to the current position. In connection with the recruitment process, Region Värmland has made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Karlstad

Address

Region Värmland

GPS

59.3835313, 13.5229996copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

010-8391518

Views

8

Published

16. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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