Become a member of an advisory committee – exciting positions in NITO BFI
As a member of an advisory committee, you will have the opportunity to contribute with professional knowledge, participate in the development of the biomedical laboratory science profession and influence NITO BFI through professional courses and community involvement.
At the turn of the year, new members will be appointed to the committees. NITO BFI is now looking for committed members who will make an effort to develop the biomedical laboratory science profession.
Contributes with expertise and commitment
Sunniva Eikevåg (32), at Stavanger University Hospital, is one of a total of 65 biomedical laboratory technicians who contribute with their expertise and their commitment to NITO BFI's various committees.
- As a member of an advisory committee, I have gotten to know many committed and knowledgeable people. We have had many good professional discussions that are important for the field we work in," says Sunniva.
- It is nice to be able to discuss and discuss with others than those we work with, because it gives the discussions more nuances. In this way, we help drive the field forward," she continues.
- I think it is very nice to be part of an advisory committee, and can highly recommend. It may sound a bit scary, but you are well received. I am a member of the advisory committee for pre-analysis and PNA, where we are biomedical laboratory technicians from both the specialist and primary health services, from both the private and public sectors. This makes the dialogue extra exciting, the nuances more important and the learning outcomes greater. We have an enormous amount to learn from each other, because it is together that we are strong. By combining each other's knowledge, we become better. And getting better is the best thing for the patient.
I think it's great to be a member of the NITO BFI pre-analysis and PNA advisory committee. It's insanely exciting and not least rewarding.
Bioengineer Sunniva Eikevåg
Register your interest in positions in NITO BFI
Write an email to with your CV and a presentation of yourself. Mark the e-mail with "Interest in positions in NITO BFI (name of committee). Deadline 1 November 2025. New members will be appointed by the academic board at their meeting at the end of November 2025, and information will be sent out shortly after the meeting.
Meeting activity and tasks for the committees
NITO BFI's advisory committee meets approx. 4-5 times a year, in addition to arranging courses in the field they represent. The meetings are arranged both physically at NITO's premises in Oslo, or digitally on Teams. As a member of an advisory committee, you may also be asked to participate in NITO BFI's specialist committee that assesses candidates for specialist approval. You are entitled to time off from your employer to attend meetings and courses arranged by the committee. Travel, food and any accommodation are covered by NITO BFI.
At the meetings, the committee members plan academic courses and network meetings, and advise NITO BFI's academic board on academic and political matters. The committees investigate, discuss and answer professional questions from members, and write professional contributions or respond to professional policy consultations.
Wants breadth in the committees
NITO BFI has eight advisory committees covering most traditional laboratory specialties, in addition to quality management, research and education.
Each of the committees has members drawn from both private and public laboratories, as well as from the education sector. We want inclusive and diverse committees, with professionally committed biomedical laboratory technicians from all health regions. We encourage young bioengineers to register their interest. Members of the advisory committees are appointed for two years at a time.
