Biomedical Scientist sought for molecular pathology laboratory at Clinical Pathology, Vejle Hospital

A full-time 37-hour position as a bioanalyst for the department's molecular pathology laboratory at Clinical Pathology, Vejle Hospital, is available for filling from 01-01-2027 or by agreement. Vejle Hospital is part of Sygehus Lillebælt and functions as a modern, multidisciplinary hospital with a strong profile in cancer treatment and diagnostics, all with the patient at the center.

Clinical Pathology plays a central and important role as the hospital's diagnostic unit, as we provide the diagnoses that form the basis for individualized treatment on tissues and cells. Pathology is today a fully integrated part of cancer investigations and thus a crucial link in the entire patient pathway — from biopsy to treatment choice.

The department's core tasks range from classical microscopic diagnostics (tissue and cellular examinations) to high-tech molecular pathology with NGS analyzes, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, digital pathology and cytology with AI-based image analysis.

The daily routine work as a molecular pathology bioanalyst will take place in close collaboration and dialogue with the laboratory's four other bioanalysts, the department's physicians and clinical academics, secretaries and the other colleagues in the department. We handle annually 600+ NGS analyses of varying complexity and a large number of project samples in collaboration with, among others, the Danish Cancer Society (Kræftens Bekæmpelse).

The molecular pathology laboratory at Clinical Pathology is housed in the laboratory building and has a range of modern and high-tech equipment including NGS. We are in the process of upgrading our equipment and will work on implementing new equipment during both 2027 and 2028. In addition, the laboratory also participates in research and development tasks.

The department places a strong focus on workload-relieving initiatives using automation and digitalization solutions, in which you as an employee will be able to participate.

As a molecular pathology bioanalyst, your daily operational tasks include

• Handling paraffin-embedded tissue and cytology preparations including microtomy
• Purification of RNA and DNA on a purification robot or manually
• Determination of RNA and DNA concentration
• Setup of PCR and qPCR
• blotting analysis
• Manual library preparation
• Sequencing
• Quality control of analyses and workflow
• Participation in quality programs
• Assessment of analysis results
• LMD (laser microdissection) of tissue in collaboration with a physician
• Procurement, unpacking and inventory management
• Participation in training of bioanalysts students and junior doctors

We offer

• Thorough training program in routine tasks
• Working hours within the period 06:00-15:30
• Flexible agreement with the possibility to accrue and use flex hours
• A workday in a variable pace with a patient-centered focus and the highest possible level of professional competence and service as core service
• Close collaboration with both bioanalysts in the own team and the department's clinical academics
• A work environment characterized by an informal tone and a positive attitude to today's varied and meaningful tasks

We expect that you

• Are a licensed bioanalyst and possess basic laboratory skills such as pipetting – preferably with practical experience from work in a molecular pathology laboratory
• Are passionate about professional development in the field
• Ability to thrive in a highly active, dynamic daily life as part of a small team, where it is often necessary to change workflows and tasks based on today's sample flow
• Like to work independently, engaged, responsible and quality-conscious
• Can collaborate with multiple professional disciplines and actively make your knowledge available to solve the task – including colleagues'
• Contribute to the department's continuing accreditation according to the ISO 15189 standard
• Are ambitious, meticulous, flexible and service-minded
• Actively work for a good and healthy work environment, and to be a helpful and accommodating colleague.

About the department

We are a department with an informal atmosphere and a good work environment, where the highest professionalism and efficient workflows go hand in hand. We emphasize an informal tone, where close collaboration, knowledge exchange with good colleagues, and personal development are the starting points for all of us to deliver high-quality work for the benefit of patients.

There are about 65 employees in the department, and the staff group consists of departmental management, bioanalysts, physicians, clinical academics, medical secretaries and other support functions.

Your application

The application deadline is Wednesday, 04-11-2026.

Employment interviews are expected to be held on Thursday, 12-11-2026.

The position is desired to be filled on 01-01-2027 or by agreement.

References will be collected for relevant candidates and only by agreement.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms for the position follow the Health Agreement (Sundhedskartellet) - Collective Agreement, no. 32.17.1. The starting salary for the position can be found via the following link: See starting salary for positions in the Region of Southern Denmark .

In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

Other information

For further information you are welcome to contact

• Senior Bioanalyst Heidi Haarup Kronborg at phone 2011 2095 or email: [email protected]