R&D Scientist, Medical Diagnostics – Canatu Oy, Vantaa
4.6.2023https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3618232939
About the job
Canatu is a carbon nanomaterial developer creating the most advanced carbon nanotubes for industry-transforming products. The Canatu carbon nanotube (CNT) technology has been created with a unique process that ensures the required versatility and reliability for highly engineered solutions. Canatu partners with forerunner companies, together transforming products for the better tomorrows with nano carbon. The company’s focus is in the automotive, semiconductor, and medical diagnostics industries. Canatu’s headquarters is in Finland with sales offices in the US, Japan, and Taiwan. More information on www.canatu.com.
Your journey to building a better world starts here! Canatu is further expanding operations and building a passionate team to drive our biosensor development and commercialization. Join us to make a difference and change the world to a better place with our Medical Diagnostics solutions.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly competent
R&D Scientist, Medical Diagnostics
who will work as an engineering expert in our newly established biosensor team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, validation, and assessment of biosensors and assays. The candidate will also work alongside the Core Engineering team to translate promising designs to the development pathway.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the company where we are passionate about solving world-scale problems with nanoscale innovations. The successful candidate has a passion for innovation, commitment to achieve, and is driven by curiosity. As a person, you strive in a fast-paced changing environment. In this position, you will report to the CTO.
Responsibilities
- Development of biosensors
- Surface chemistry modification for biosensor application
- Sourcing and implementation of appropriate biorecognition elements, e.g., antibodies or aptamers, to meet the application requirements
- Perform /analyze testing and verification data
- Benchmark the newly developed sensors against standard assay protocols and regulations for the target analytes and perform the necessary statistical analysis and method validations
- Collaborate with the external partners such as hospitals and research institutes
- Manage work packages and tasks
- Write technical reports and documents
Our expectations for you
- Experience from development of electrochemical or immuno-based biosensors and assays from academia or industry
- Knowledge of biosensors principles, design, and basic characterizations including sensor stack related materials, e.g., capillary materials and membranes
- Knowledge of biochemistry, immunochemistry, enzyme immobilization, DNA, and RNA chemistries
- Basic understanding of the medical device regulation effect to verification plans and tests
- Hands-on experience
- Good English written and verbal communication
- Ability to learn fast and work independently at customer interface
- Solid problem-solving skills, customer-oriented mindset and “can do” attitude
- Good time management and interpersonal skills
- MSc or PhD in chemistry, Material science, biochemistry, or some other similar degree in relevant field
What do we offer you?
You will love it here if the following makes you tick:
- Be part of an amazing team – you will work among passionate, talented, and energetic teammates who have fun together
- Entrepreneurial and dynamic working environment – you will get a chance to make a real impact and leave your mark
- Workplace diversity – we are a tight-knit team of 90+ people with 24 different nationalities
- Possibility to grow and learn – we believe in continuous learning and development and are happy to offer you constant possibilities to grow professionally
- Competitive employee benefits – we want to show our appreciation to you by offering a variety of well valued perks
Does this resonate? If yes, apply already today and join us to leave your mark and do the work with an impact.
For further information please contact CTO Ilkka Varjos by phone at +358 400 372 785 on June 8th at 1 – 2 pm or 16th at 1 – 2 pm. Act quickly and send your CV and cover letter on LinkedIn by June 20th, 2023.