Senior Bioanalyst for Pathology, Aarhus University Hospital

Pathology at Aarhus University Hospital is seeking, effective 1 December 2026, a dedicated, positive, ambitious and visionary senior biomedical scientist (overbioanalytiker) who places collaboration high on the agenda across Pathology and Aarhus University Hospital, and who can see themselves in a strong leadership team in Histology.

Pathology is a dynamic and highly specialized department with approximately 170 staff, making us one of the largest pathology departments in the country. We put the patient first and work purposefully to deliver diagnostics of the highest quality on time. Through ongoing focus on efficient workflows, quality and collaboration, we ensure the best patient pathways and collaborations with clinical partners.

The interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical departments and Aarhus University is a central part of our daily work. As a university department, we handle almost all highly specialized functions within the pathology specialty, and at the same time support a large number of highly specialized functions across the hospital’s other specialties.

Pathology handles a large and increasing number of samples and works continuously to ensure the right resources and competencies to support both a high diagnostic volume and the highly specialized tasks.

We are undergoing a comprehensive digital and technological development focusing on operational optimization, real-time flow monitoring, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. We expect to introduce digital pathology in September 2027. At the same time we prioritize competence development, research and quality highly.

Aarhus University Hospital has been accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre in 2026, and Pathology is accredited according to ISO 15189.

Pathology also plays a central role in education and knowledge sharing. We provide teaching in medical, dental and molecular medicine studies, as well as the continued training of specialists’ physicians and forensic pathologists. In addition, we contribute to education in several related specialties and educate both biosanalysts (bioanalytikere) and health administration coordinators .

You will become part of a well-functioning leadership team consisting of three senior biosanalysts, who together are responsible for daily operations, staff management of about 50 capable and ambitious biosanalysts, and the strategic development of Histology.

Responsibilities will include, among other things, to

• ensure high professional quality, patient safety, and achievement of the department’s activity and quality targets
• lead, motivate and develop employees through visible leadership, competence development, performance reviews (MUS) and focus on well-being and the working environment
• plan and prioritize resources and communicate goals and direction in line with the department’s needs
• drive professional and organizational development through collaboration with staff, the leadership team, cross-disciplinary collaborators, suppliers, networks and relevant forums.

We expect that you

• have a strong professional profile as a licensed biosanalyst with experience within the pathology specialty and good abilities to plan, coordinate and prioritize tasks
• have leadership experience and be a clear and present leader who, through visibility, clear communication and involvement, creates direction, engagement and following among the staff
• are an active team player in Pathology’s leadership group, contributing to shared leadership, strategic development and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• are responsible and collaborative with a solution-focused approach, a positive mindset and focus on building good relations across professional groups and contribute to strengthening collaboration across Aarhus University Hospital
• are development- and innovation-oriented, with an eye to the department’s future needs and the ability to drive changes that strengthen quality, well-being and the working environment.

We offer

• a central leadership role with responsibility, influence and the opportunity to shape the development of Histology and set the direction in close collaboration with a committed leadership team
• a strong professional and cross-disciplinary environment characterized by collaboration, trust and engagement
• an evolving department with a focus on innovation, automation and technological development
• good opportunities for leadership development through a structured onboarding program, leadership coaching, networks and relevant leadership courses as well as professional and personal competence development
• a well-functioning working environment with skilled staff, engaged leadership colleagues and an ambitious vision for the future of Pathology.

For further information about the position, contact Chief Biosanalyst Tine Meyer on tel. 2977 7509, Senior Biosanalyst Karen Roed on tel. 2977 7503 or Senior Biosanalyst Anne Oehlenschlæger on tel. 2977 7408.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 44 or 46.

Salary and employment conditions in accordance with applicable collective agreement. Employment is conditional on a satisfactory authorization.

The position is, as a rule, a full-time position.

As Region Central Denmark (Midtjylland) continually carries out budget reductions and reorganizations, employees who are redeployed and apply for the position will have priority.

Region Midtjylland, in accordance with the EU Transparency Directive on salary, which came into force on 7 June 2026, is obliged to inform you of starting pay or a starting pay range for a position before offering employment.

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