Laboratorietesterna

Laboratorietesterna is a Swedish term that describes the workforce of people who perform laboratory testing. It is not a single formal job title but a collective description of professionals working across sectors such as clinical laboratories, research institutions, pharmaceutical development, environmental testing, and industrial quality control. The core focus is to generate reliable data through controlled experiments and analyses.

The work involves planning and executing tests on biological, chemical, or material samples; preparing reagents and calibrating instruments; following standard operating procedures; ensuring accuracy, precision, and traceability; documenting methods and results; performing data analysis and reporting; and participating in method validation, instrument qualification, and quality assurance programs.

Common techniques and tools depend on the field. They may include molecular biology methods (PCR, sequencing), immunoassays (ELISA), chromatography (HPLC, GC), spectroscopy, microscopy, and various physical tests. Equipment used includes pipettes, spectrophotometers, incubators, centrifuges, chromatographs, and electronic data management systems such as LIMS.

Regulatory and safety frameworks often apply, including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in research settings and ISO standards for laboratories, such as ISO 17025 for testing and calibration and ISO 15189 for medical laboratories. Biosafety guidelines, waste handling, and general workplace safety rules are also relevant.

Qualifications typically involve education in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or related fields, such as a laboratory technician degree or a bachelor’s degree, supplemented by on-the-job training and ongoing professional development.

The term reflects a broad labor market category rather than a single organization, with roles and responsibilities varying by sector, country, and laboratory size. It underscores the essential function of producing reliable test results for research, health, industry, and environmental monitoring.