Biomedical Analyst HF or Bachelor Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics 60-80%

About the job

The Blood Donation SRK Northwest Switzerland, as a foundation of the Swiss Red Cross, ensures the life-saving supply of blood products for the entire region. With the largest immunohaematological laboratory in Northwest Switzerland and one of the few research departments in this field nationwide, we set standards in transfusion medicine. Our Basel location is one of only three stem cell and bone marrow collection centres in Switzerland, holding national significance and maintaining a close partnership with the University Hospital Basel. The extensive supply network stretches from Basel city centre through the cantonal hospitals of Aarau, Baden and Olten to the Bürgerspital Solothurn, Zofingen Hospital and Muri. In addition, we conduct over 230 mobile blood donation campaigns per year in communities, companies and schools.

To complement our team in quality control, we are looking for a reliable and responsible individual who does not just want to work, but truly make a difference.

With us in the quality control of Blood Donation SRK Northwest Switzerland (BSNW) at the Basel location, you directly contribute to saving lives and ensuring the blood supply of the region. Your analyses have an immediate impact on people.

Biomedical Analyst HF or Bachelor Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics 60-80%

Your main tasks

• Practical execution of analyses on blood products in the area of quality control
• Use of the Sysmex XN-1000 blood count analyser including blood bank module
• Participation in planning the regular monthly QC analyses from the various BSNW collection sites
• Assistance in planning and conducting validations of new materials, devices and processes within BSNW
• Selection of blood products required for regular QC testing according to plan
• Independent recording and interpretation of values using our QC tool
• Critical review of QC results and co-decision on the quality of blood products in consultation with the professional QC management
• Close collaboration with other departments within BSNW
• Creation and updating of SOPs in the area of quality control
• Assistance in conducting and evaluating donors’ blood counts
• Assistance in monitoring and controlling annual device maintenance
• Backup of device data in cooperation with production management
• Supervision to resolve technical problems
• Ordering reagents for the responsible specialist area
• Participation in research projects

Your profile

• Qualification as biomedical analyst HF or bachelor in biomedical laboratory diagnostics
• Initial professional experience advantageous
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form (English advantageous)
• Very good PC user skills, especially Word and Excel
• Independent, careful and precise working style as well as team orientation
• Quality-conscious, solution-oriented and resilient
• Interest, willingness to learn, quick comprehension
• Willingness for night, weekend and public holiday shifts (rarely)

Our offer

• A targeted induction
• A meaningful task
• Participation in the establishment and further development of a modern laboratory
• A team that supports each other and works together on equal footing
• Insight into and co-shaping of the operational implementation of a merger
• Entry into or deepening of a highly specialised field
• Work schedules usually known 6 weeks or more in advance
• Attractive employment conditions, such as good compensation for night, weekend and public holiday shifts

You-culture on equal footing: With us, you are addressed informally from the first contact. We maintain an open, straightforward and respectful interaction across all functions and hierarchical levels.

Have we sparked your interest and do you feel addressed? We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

On our homepage film, you can learn in more detail why it is fun to become part of a humanitarian tradition:  www.blutspende-nordwestschweiz.ch/ueber-uns/karriere/

For questions, Ms Claudia Knechtle is happy to assist you by email: hr@blutspende-nw.ch . 

General information about the company can be found at https://www.blutspende-nordwestschweiz.ch/ .