Laboratory Technician

At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby._

**Experience**:

- Laboratory science degree, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution (_Ciclos formativos de grado superior)._
- Proficient in standard biology laboratory techniques, such as laboratory math, pipetting, buffer preparation, etc.
- Relevant molecular skill set consisting of the molecular fundamentals, RNA and DNA extraction from blood, saliva, and other tissue specimens (manual and automated extraction), nucleic acids quantification, PCR, RT- PCR, MLPA techniques and sample library preparation for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
- Experience with NGS (Thermo Fisher and Illumina Platforms) and Fragment Analyzer systems preferred.
- Experience with daily setup and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supply.
- Demonstrate clear ability to explain experience with specific instrument platforms, including test principle(s), what controls were in place, and how results were interpreted and reported out.
- Previous experience with automated liquid handling equipment is a plus.
- Basic understanding of MS Office programs.
- Proficient in English (written and spoken) strongly preferred.

**Key knowledge, skills and abilities**:

- Highly organized and strong work ethic.
- Understanding of the requirements of national and internationals accreditation programs (CLIA, CAP, ISO) and experience with inspections for compliance with checklist requirements.
- Be familiar with all regulatory, quality assurance, quality control, standard operating, and safety procedures to audit-ready standards.
- Good organizational and communication skills required.
- Strong attention to detail and precision in laboratory tasks.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-past, deadline-driven environment.
- Teamwork - Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
- Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.
- Dependable, follow instructions, respond to management direction, complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
- Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
- Willingness to work different shifts is required.
- Rotation might be required for Weekends/Holidays
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
- Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalised genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of a fertility treatment._
- We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm._