ChemBio Finland 2026 – kemian- ja bioalan ammattitapahtuma valtaa Helsingin Messukeskuksen 15.-16.4.2026. Suomen Solubiologit osallistuu tapahtumaan ensimmäistä kertaa järjestämällä keskiviikkona 15.4. klo 10.30-15.30 salissa 3 symposiumin otsikolla “Beyond the Animal Model: Ethical, Technological and Human-Based Innovations in Biomedical Research”.
Symposiumissa ovat puhumassa Miina Björninen (Tampereen yliopisto), Cecilia Sahlgren (Åbo Akademi), Mikko Airavaara (Helsingin yliopisto), Aarno Palotie (FIMM, Helsingin yliopisto), Miika Fadjukov (Vaste Co), Ilona Mäkinen (Tampereen yliopisto), Joel Janhonen (Turun yliopisto, Bioetiikan instituutti), Dario Greco (Tampereen yliopisto) ja Jiri Funda (Euro-BioImaging).
Erinomaisen puhujakattauksen lisäksi symposiumin yhteistyökumppaneinamme ovat Euro-BioImaging, Scellex, Bioname ja Vaste Co.
Jäsenemme voivat seurata symposiumin ohjelmaa myös etäyhteydellä. Symposiumin online-rekisteröityminen on avoinna vain jäsenillemme tämän linkin kautta: https://forms.gle/Wrp41MeQNGfap4UB8
ChemBio-messuille on ilmainen sisäänpääsy, mutta rekisteröityminen vaaditaan. Tarkempia lisätietoja symposiumin ohjelmasta, messuille rekisteröitymisestä ja muusta messuihin liittyvästä ChemBion verkkosivuilta.
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ChemBio Finland 2026 – the professional event for the chemistry and biosciences fields – will take over the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre on April 15–16, 2026. The Finnish Society for Cell Biology will participate in the event for the first time by organizing a symposium on Wednesday, April 15, from 10:30 to 15:30 in room 3. The title of the symposium is ”Beyond the Animal Model: Ethical, Technological and Human-Based Innovations in Biomedical Research”.
The symposium will feature talks by Miina Björninen (Tampere University), Cecilia Sahlgren (Åbo Akademi University), Mikko Airavaara (University of Helsinki), Aarno Palotie (FIMM, University of Helsinki), Miika Fadjukov (Vaste Co), Ilona Mäkinen(Tampere University), Joel Janhonen (University of Turku, Institute of Bioethics), Dario Greco (Tampere University), and Jiri Funda (Euro-BioImaging).
In addition to our excellent lineup of speakers, our symposium partners include Euro‑BioImaging, Scellex, Bioname, and Vaste Co.
Members of SSB may also follow the symposium program remotely. Online registration for the symposium is open exclusively to our members via this link: https://forms.gle/Wrp41MeQNGfap4UB8
Entry to the ChemBio expo is free of charge, but registration is required. More detailed information about the symposium program, registration, and other ChemBio-related matters can be found on the ChemBio Website.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. on maailman johtava tiedeyhteisön palveluiden tarjoaja, jonka vuosittainen liikevaihto on noin 40 miljardia dollaria. Missiomme on mahdollistaa asiakkaillemme terveellisempi, puhtaampi ja turvallisempi maailma. Lisätietoja löydät osoitteesta www.thermofisher.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific ilmoitti hiljattain solmineensa sopimuksen mikrobiologialiiketoimintansa myynnistä Astorgille, joka on johtava eurooppalainen pääomasijoitusyhtiö ja jolla on vahva asiantuntemus terveydenhuollon alalla. Astorg keskittyy valikoituihin toimialoihin, kuten lääkepalveluihin ja -teknologiaan, terveysteknologiaan sekä life science – ja diagnostiikkaratkaisuihin.
Päätös perustuu huolelliseen arviointiin osana Thermo Fisherin jatkuvaa strategiaa kehittää ja vahvistaa liiketoimintaportfoliotaan aktiivisesti.
Yrityskaupan odotetaan toteutuvan vuoden 2026 jälkipuoliskolla viranomaislupien ja muiden tavanomaisten ehtojen täytyttyä. Siihen saakka Thermo Fisher Scientific jatkaa liiketoiminnan operointia normaalisti.
Mikäli liityt mikrobiologialiiketoimintaan ennen yrityskaupan toteutumista, työsuhteesi odotetaan siirtyvän Astorgille yrityskaupan yhteydessä.
Toimipisteemme Suomessa sijaitsevat Vantaalla ja Joensuussa, ja työllistämme yli 800 ammattilaista tutkimus- ja kehitystoiminnan, tuotannon, toimitusketjun, laadun, markkinoinnin, myynnin ja hallinnon tehtävissä. Rekrytoimme asiantuntijoita monilta eri aloilta, kuten tekniikan, kemian ja mikrobiologian parista.
Vantaan toimipisteellämme kehitetään laboratorioautomaation ratkaisuja, kliinisen ja teollisen kemian analysaattoreita ja testejä, elintarviketurvallisuuden testiratkaisuja sekä muita diagnostiikka- ja tutkimusratkaisuja.
Miten pääset työssäsi vaikuttamaan?
Etsimme ennakoivaa, oma-aloitteista ja tavoitteellista tiimipelaajaa R&D-Laboratorioteknikon tehtävään. Viihdyt korkean teknologian tuotteiden parissa ja pystyt edistämään useita projekteja samanaikaisesti. Haluat kehittää sekä omaa osaamistasi että työskentelytapoja jatkuvasti. Haemme ihmistä, joka on kiinnostunut huolehtimaan siitä, että R&D-laboratoriomme tarjoaa tutkijoillemme sujuvasti toimivan työympäristön.
Tarjoamme motivoivia ja monipuolisia tehtäviä innovatiivisessa ja kansainvälisessä työympäristössä. Tässä roolissa työskentelet osana ruokaturvallisuuden R&D -tiimiä.
Mitä tulet tekemään?
Toimit osana Molecular Food Protection R&D -tiimiä, joka vastaa uusien molekyylidiagnostisten tuotteiden suunnittelusta ja kehittämisestä täydentämään nykyistä mikrobiologisten tuotteiden valikoimaa.
Työtehtäviisi kuuluvat muun muassa:
Tuotekehitystehtävät molekyyli- ja mikrobiologisten menetelmien parissa
Näytteenkäsittely, reaaliaikaiset PCR-kokeet sekä tulosten analysointi
Laboratorioiden ja laitteiden ylläpito sekä kalibroinnin varmistaminen
Laboratoriotilojen organisointi ja toiminnan sujuvuudesta huolehtiminen
Virallisten laboratoriotietojen dokumentointi ja tulosten raportointi R&D-tiimille
Projektien toteuttaminen sovittujen suunnitelmien ja aikataulujen mukaisesti
Oman työn suunnittelu yhteistyössä Senior R&D Scientistin kanssa
Materiaalien tilaaminen sekä yhteistyö ulkoisten toimittajien ja huoltotahojen kanssa.
Tehtävä tarjoaa mahdollisuuden työskennellä edistyksellisen teknologian parissa sekä osallistua uusien molekyylidiagnostisten tuotteiden kehittämiseen ja valmistukseen.
Mitä sinulta odotetaan?
Soveltuvaa laboratorioalan, bioteknologian tai muun luonnontieteellisen alan koulutusta (esim. mikrobiologia, biokemia tai molekyylibiologia)
Vähintään 3 vuoden kokemusta laboratoriotyöstä bioteknologian tai tutkimuslaboratorioiden parissa
Vahvaa osaamista molekyylibiologisista menetelmistä, erityisesti reaaliaikaisesta PCR:stä
Hyvää mikrobiologisten menetelmien tuntemusta sekä kokemusta laboratorioympäristöissä työskentelystä
Kykyä hallita useita projekteja samanaikaisesti sekä toimia suunnitelmallisesti muuttuvassa ympäristössä
Hyviä yhteistyö-, organisointi- ja ongelmanratkaisutaitoja sekä oma-aloitteista työskentelyotetta
Sujuvaa suomen ja englannin kielen taitoa sekä hyviä tietoteknisiä valmiuksia.
Katsomme eduksi kokemuksen BSL2- ja BSL3-laboratorioista sekä laboratorion päivittäisen toiminnan koordinoinnista.
Mielenkiintoisen ja monipuolisen tehtävän lisäksi tarjoamme sinulle:
Palkitsemista useilla eri tavoilla aina tulospalkkiosta työkaverin tunnustamiseen
Kattavat työterveyshuollon palvelut
Lounas- ja virkistysetuja
Harrastuskerhoja ja mahdollisuuden osallistua hyväntekeväisyystoimintaamme
Marja Mikkola’s research group at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of a
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
to work in the Epithelial Morphogenesis group, starting as soon as possible. The employment is fixed term of 2 years with a possible extension.
The position
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the Epithelial Morphogenesis group led by Dr. Marja Mikkola at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/epithelial-morphogenesis). We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our team. We use a wide range of molecular, cellular, transcriptomic, and advanced imaging techniques, in combination with ex vivo and in vivo manipulation of developing mouse organs.
The project will focus on how signaling pathways operate at the intersection of growth control and branching morphogenesis in the developing mammary gland and can be tuned according to the interests and skills of the applicant. The project will use mouse mutants and may use techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing and live confocal whole-mount imaging. The position is also suitable for an applicant who wishes to build their independent career after the post-doc period. We offer an international, inspiring, and supportive research environment and excellent research facilities with access to the state-of-the art technologies.
Qualifications
We invite applications from candidates with a solid theoretical and wet-lab background and a PhD degree in cell/molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, biomedicine, or another appropriate field. Previous experience in confocal imaging and image analysis, scRNA-seq data analysis, or genetically engineered mouse models is considered advantageous. A problem-solving mindset, excellent written and oral skills in English, and the ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team are a necessity. A willingness to supervise students and staff is expected. The position may include one to two short (2-4 weeks) visits to a collaborator’s lab in Europe.
The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.
What we offer
The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, available as soon as possible, with the possibility of extension until August 31, 2029. A six-month trial period will be applied.
The salary will be based on level 5 of the University salary system for teaching and research personnel and includes a component based on personal performance. Standard Finnish pension benefits, occupational health care, and opportunities for professional development are provided for university employees: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.
The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, insurance for work-related travel and occupational accidents, sports services at a reduced price, and opportunities for professional development.
The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland.
Applications are to be sent by June 7, 2026, using the University’s recruitment system via the button ”Apply now”. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the Employee Login button.
Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English:
– Cover letter (max 1 page) describing your scientific background and expertise, motivation for the position. – CV (max 3 pages) including a list of publications, and the names and contact information (e-mail, telephone number, relation to the applicant) of at least two references who have agreed to provide a written statement on behalf of the applicant. – Copy of your Doctoral diploma.
Note that applications will be reviewed already during the application period, and the position may be filled before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
Contact details
For further inquiries regarding the project and the position, please contact Marja Mikkola, Research director: marja.mikkola@helsinki.fi.
Lan Q, Trela E, Lindström R, Satta JP, Kaczyńska B, Christensen MM, Holzenberger M, Jernvall J, Mikkola ML. Mesenchyme instructs growth while epithelium directs branching in the mouse mammary gland. Elife 13:e93326, 2024.
Satta JP, Lindström R, Myllymäki SM, Lan Q, Trela E, Prunskaite-Hyyryläinen R, Kaczyńska B, Voutilainen M, Kuure S, Vainio SJ, Mikkola ML. Exploring the principles of embryonic mammary gland branching morphogenesis. Development 151:dev202179, 2024.
Myllymäki SM, Kaczyńska B, Lan Q, Mikkola ML. Spatially coordinated cell cycle activity and motility govern bifurcation of mammary branches. J Cell Biol 222:e202209005, 2023.
Sulic AM, Das Roy R, Papagno V, Lan Q, Saikkonen R, Jernvall J, Thesleff I, Mikkola ML. Transcriptomic landscape of early hair follicle and epidermal development. Cell Rep 42:112643, 2023.
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About us
University of Helsinki is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE is an independent research institute that supports high-quality life science research across university campuses and faculties. The Institute of Biotechnology (BI), a part of HiLIFE, is an internationally renowned research institute with an inclusive and curiosity-driven working culture. The research activities are carried out in research groups joined into three multidisciplinary research programs. The Institute hosts several shared research infrastructures, including cutting-edge facilities for light microscopy, sequencing, and proteomics. For more information, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/hilife/bi
Lab Manager/Research Technician position in Cancer and Stem Cell Biology
Najumudeen Lab, University of Helsinki, Finland
The Najumudeen Lab is seeking a highly motivated Lab Manager / Research Technician to join our collaborative and international research team at the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki. The lab is also affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE).
Our research focuses on intestinal stem cells, metabolism, cancer biology, and integrative multi-omics approaches, including spatial omics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, single-cell workflows, and preclinical cancer models.
This position is ideal for a person who combines strong hands-on experience in mouse work with excellent organizational skills and enjoys keeping a research laboratory running smoothly. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting research projects, coordinating daily lab operations, and contributing intellectually to an active research environment.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will: 1. Coordinate day-to-day lab operations, documentation, shared protocols, and general laboratory organization. 2. Support research projects of lab members, with a strong drive to contribute intellectually. Tasks will include mouse genotyping, mouse management, mouse monitoring, and communication with mouse facility staff. The candidate is expected to understand the experimental design and the underlying reasons for performing each experiment. 3. Assist with sample logistics for single-cell and multi-omics workflows. 4. Maintain lab safety documentation, SOPs, equipment records, and onboarding materials for new lab members. 5. Support administrative tasks for the group leader, including research meetings, purchasing, invoice processing, and financial documentation. 6. Actively contribute to research discussions, including lab meetings, journal clubs, and project discussions.
Candidate requirements
– MSc or PhD, preferably, in a relevant field, such as translational medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, or a related discipline. – Extensive experience in experimental mouse work is required. Existing authorisation to work with mice is required; candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain the required authorisation in Finland. Please do not apply if this requirement is not applicable. – Hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work, particularly preclinical mouse models, with a careful working style. – Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. – Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing tasks. – Capability to work both independently and as part of a team. – Fluency in English, written and spoken; Finnish is an advantage but not required.
Merits
Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an advantage: – Preclinical cancer models – Primary stem cell and organoid models – Metabolism assays – Spatial omics methods – Single-cell workflows – Lab management, safety documentation or purchasing – Onboarding or training of new lab members
What we offer
– A friendly, international, and multidisciplinary research environment – A central role in keeping an ambitious research lab organized, compliant, and productive – Access to high-quality research infrastructure at the University of Helsinki, FIMM, and HiLIFE – Opportunities for training and professional development – A workplace in Helsinki, Finland, with excellent quality of life, strong public services, and close access to nature
Salary and contract
The position is offered for a fixed term of two years, starting in August 2026 or as negotiated. Salary will depend on the applicant’s level of skills, knowledge, and abilities and is based on the university salary system. A trial period of 6 months will be applied. The typical starting gross salary for comparable UH laboratory manager roles is approximately €2,600-€3,200/month (depending on duties and experience).
Interested?
Applications should include the following documents: 1. Cover letter, max. 1 page 2. CV, max. 4 pages 3. Full publication list, if applicable 4. Names of three references Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki recruitment system. We value authentic applications that reflect the applicant’s own experience, motivation, and voice.
University of Helsinki is seeking a Project Planner to support an international biomedical research team at the Meilahti Campus. The position starts in June 2026 (or as agreed) and is initially funded for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
The Project Planner will work closely with the Principal Investigator to support grant applications, research administration, project coordination, and laboratory management. Key responsibilities include coordinating grant proposals and reporting, organizing project meetings, monitoring milestones and deliverables, supporting ethics applications and regulatory compliance, coordinating collaborations with clinicians, biobanks, and core facilities, and assisting with scientific publication processes. The role also contributes to improving laboratory operations, documentation systems, onboarding practices, and research reproducibility.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Systems Biology, Immunology, Metabolism, RNA Biology, or a related field. Experience in research project administration, grant preparation, or research support roles is required. Strong scientific writing, communication, organizational, and networking skills are essential, along with excellent English proficiency.
The salary is approximately €3,900/month, and the position offers an opportunity to contribute to internationally collaborative biomedical research projects.
University of Turku is seeking a Doctoral Researcher to join Professor Jukka Westermarck’s laboratory at the Turku Bioscience Centre. The PhD project focuses on the role of the PP2A inhibitor protein CIP2A and its splice variant NOCIVA in cancer biology, particularly in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
The research aims to uncover how NOCIVA splicing is regulated in cancer and evaluate its potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target. The project combines molecular cancer biology, functional studies, and clinically relevant translational research in a highly international environment with strong cancer research infrastructure.
Applicants must hold an MSc degree and have documented experience in experimental cancer research using cell-based models. Preferred expertise includes CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, viral gene transfer, bioinformatics, and gene regulation mechanisms. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
The position starts in August 2026, with funding secured until April 2030. Salary is approximately €2500–2600/month initially, according to the Finnish university salary system.
The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.
We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher
to join us in the Research Unit for Population Health, a multidisciplinary research unit at the Faculty of Medicine. The postdoctoral position is set within Health Dimensions Theme 1, Multidimensional Mapping of Disease. Health Dimensions is a multidisciplinary research initiative funded by the Research Council of Finland. The research programme brings together researchers an groups exploring the complex, multidimensional nature of human health, with the aim to prevent chronic diseases and multimorbidity through a new level of understanding and acting on these dimensions – lifelong molecular, physiological, environmental, behavioural and societal mechanisms.
About the job
The postdoctoral researcher will join a multidisciplinary research group with expertise in genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, gerontology, clinical medicine, and life‑course health research. Our team investigates the biological (genetics and other omics) determinants of aging, with a particular focus on healthspan, frailty, and age‑related multimorbidity.
In this position, you will work with large-scale genomic, biomarker, and nationwide register data from Finland and other Nordic countries to uncover genetic and molecular mechanisms that shape aging trajectories. The project aims to analyze omics data (e.g., genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, and proteomics) with Mendelian randomization and machine learning methods with longitudinal health and healthcare information to identify pathways influencing vulnerability, resilience, and health decline across the life course.
Key focus areas
Investigating genetic and molecular determinants of frailty, healthspan, and age‑related diseases
Applying advanced statistical, bioinformatic, and machine learning methods to multi‑omics and population‑level data
Characterizing biological pathways and risk profiles that contribute to heterogeneity in aging and vulnerability
Key duties and responsibilities
Conducting advanced statistical and computational analyses in large and complex datasets
Leading and contributing to scientific manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals
Presenting research findings at scientific meetings and conferences
Collaborating closely with research group members and external partners in data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination
Contributing to the preparation of research funding applications
What we offer
The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team, with whom you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
Development and career options of the big organization.
We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.
Who are you?
We welcome applications from highly motivated candidates with a proven track record of independent research and a strong interest in genetic epidemiology, omics research, and/or bioinformatics as well as a keen interest into health in aging/biological aging.
We expect you to demonstrate the following:
A doctoral degree in a suitable field (e.g. genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics, statistics, data science, or other quantitative field)
A strong interest in the biological determinants of health in aging/biological aging
Solid analytical skills using statistical or programming software (e.g. R, Stata and/or Python)
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
A track record of scientific publications
Experience of presenting your work to colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to take initiative, organise your work and complete tasks to an agreed timetable
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, with senior and junior colleagues
We also appreciate:
Excellent written and spoken Finnish
Experience in causal inference (e.g. Mendelian randomization) and machine learning methods
Experience of, or interest in, teaching and/or supervision in a higher education setting
Salary
The position is fixed-term for 1 year as of 01.09.2026 or as agreed.
The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 3700-4200 € per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 15.05.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
Human Brown Fat Research Group (located in Turku, Turku PET Centre) is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher for a fixed term position, starting 1 August 2026, ending 31 Januray 2028.
Job description
Your responsibility is the following: to implement and conduct a clinical exercise trial and conduct O-15 O2 and O-15 H2O measurements for brown fat and skeletal muscle perfusion and oxygen consumption (if available) using PET-CT imaging. Other measurements, including OGTT, fitness tests, continuous glucose monitoring, energy expenditure, etc., will be included. Other responsibilities include data analysis and reporting, scientific publishing, participation in supervision and research group activities, grant applications as well as national and international collaboration.
Who we are looking for
The candidate should hold a PhD degree. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in Exercise Physiology and prior experience conducting clinical exercise trials. Experience with imaging methods -particularly PET-CT and MRI- is required.
The position involves designing, conducting, and analysing measurements using a PET/CT system. Candidates should preferably be able to demonstrate previous expertise in these areas, for example through relevant publications.
In addition, the role will involve working with omics data derived from skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. Experience in this field, particularly when combined with PET-CT image analysis, will be highly valued. Knowledge and experience related to obesity physiology are also considered an advantage.
Essential skills include excellent written and spoken English and Finnish, strong communication abilities, the capacity to conduct independent research and contribute to scientific publishing, as well as effective teamwork skills.
We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
Apply between 23 April 2026 and 8 May 2026 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Benefits
We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.
Possibilities to develop your expertise – We encourage our personnel to develop their professional expertise by offering versatile training and competence development possibilities which employees can take advantage of during their working hours. Also, the course offering of Open University is free of charge for our personnel.
Your well-being is important to us! – In addition to comprehensive occupational health care, our own well-being services monitor, support and develop the well-being of our personnel. You are entitled to use the CampusSport’s services at a personnel price.
We support your work-life balance – Flexible working hours and extensive remote work options help you balance work and leisure time.
An inspiring and supportive work community – We encourage each other and value working together!
Please read more about University of Turku as an employer from our Come work with us! pages.
The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.
The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:
The University of Turku is among the top of the world’s universities in most rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. Our high-quality basic research, a multidisciplinary research profile and close cooperation in research infrastructures creates the basis for international top research. Read more about University of Turku in international university rankings.
Salary is determined in accordance with levels OV05-OV06, the Finnish Universities Salary System for Research and Teaching Personnel. The task-specific salary is 3 293,89 – 3 841,13 EUR per month. In addition to task-specific salary, personal performance based salary is paid.
The position has a trial period of six months.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 8.5.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).
Please write your application and accompanying documents in English.
Applicants should enclose with their application:
cover letter including a short description of applicant’s relevant skills and the motivation for this post
CV
Complete list of publications (if applicable)
degree certificate(s)
letter of recommendation from a previous supervisor with contact information
Please ensure that you submit all requested attachments.
Further information
For further information about the position, please contact: Docent Francisco M. Acosta (facman@utu.fi)
With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist Mirjami Jaakkola (mirjami.a.jaakkola@utu.fi). Postdoctoral Researcher
Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a fixed-term position as Research Technician for the period 1.9.2026-31.12.2028. The position is located in the Cell Fate Lab, led by Professor Cecilia Sahlgren at the Biochemistry and Cell Biology unit, Faculty of Science and Engineering in Turku, Finland. The employment is full-time.
WORK TASKS As a Research Technician, you will support the everyday work of the Cell Fate Lab members (approx. 15 researchers and students), manage the infrastructure of the laboratory used also by collaborating researchers, and assist with scientific experimentation.
Prepare routine reagents (buffers, media, and standard solutions); aliquot and label.
Prepare DNA reagents: bacterial work as needed, plasmid preparation and sequencing.
Manage chemicals and safety: chemical inventory/SDS, correct storage/labelling, waste handling.
Perform and support cell culture (passaging, freezing/thawing, mycoplasma monitoring, sterile technique).
Support viral work as needed (e.g., lentiviral production/handling).
Contribute to routine experiments: western blotting, microscopy samples, and general cell biology lab assays.
Support team operations: help train new lab members and visitors in lab-specific technologies, basic procedures and maintain a well-functioning lab environment.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential qualifications
Educational level, such as a vocational laboratory assistant or laboratory technician degree; a polytechnic biomedical laboratory scientist, laboratory analyst, or laboratory services degree; or a MSc degree in the field of biosciences.
Familiarity with MS office programs and the related environment.
Hands-on experience in cell biology / molecular biology methods, with strong sterile technique.
Proven competence in mammalian cell culture and cell culture models.
Strong safety and compliance mindset (chemical handling, waste, documentation).
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including fluent written and spoken communication in English.
Desirable attributes
High organisational reliability (inventory control, labelling, record keeping).
Experience of the use or manufacture of advanced in vitro platforms (e.g., microfluidics, chip microfabrication, 3D printing, organoids, stretchers).
Experience with primary cells (eg primary vascular cells).
Experience producing/using viral vectors (e.g., lentivirus) and working under BSL-2 conditions.
Familiarity with gene manipulation workflows (e.g., CRISPR/siRNA).
SALARY AND CONDITIONS The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities, aligning with the salary chart for expert and other personnel. The salary levels for a Research Technician are set at MV06-MV07. The average monthly salary, depending on previous experience and skills, is typically around 2 640 – 2 850 euros at the beginning of the employment.
The weekly working hours for full-time employees are 36 hours and 15 minutes.
The application should include the following enclosures (in English):
CV
A motivation letter
Copies of Degree certificate(s)
Names and contact details of at least two reference persons
BENEFITS Join our dynamic and innovative international community by seizing the opportunity we present. As a member of the Åbo Akademi University staff, you will gain access to various competitive benefits. These include occupational health care services, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a multicultural and friendly work environment. To learn more about working at Åbo Akademi University please explore further information on our website.
Finland is a great and safe environment, offering many excellent state-subsidized services, including affordable daycare and free schools, consistently ranked among the best in the world. For families, the city of Turku (http://www.turku.fi/en) offers language showers and pre-schooling in English. Subsidized private daycare centres also offer daycare in French, English or Russian. Moreover, the Turku International School (https://www.turku.fi/en/places/turun-kansainvalinen-koulu-turku-international-school) provides basic and upper-secondary education in English.
Occupational health and insurance We support the well-being of our staff by offering comprehensive preventive occupational health services and general medical care. In addition, all staff are covered by Åbo Akademi University’s employee travel and occupational accident insurance. All University staff also have pension coverage, with the University automatically deducting pension contributions from the monthly wages of each employee.
Sport services The University offers fitness and wellbeing services. Staff can use the opportunities for gym and group exercise sessions and the other diverse fitness activities available on campus. Owned by all universities in Turku, CampusSport (https://www.campussport.fi/en), offers inexpensive fitness services at the campuses.
Holiday bonus A holiday bonus is paid in connection with July’s salary or when the employment ends. The dimension of the holiday bonus is determined according to the Collective agreement for universities and increases in relation to the length of employment.
INFORMATION For further information regarding the position, please contact Professor Cecilia Sahlgren (cecilia.sahlgren[a]abo.fi) and in questions concerning the recruitment process HR Specialist Sabina Ringvall (sabina.ringvall[a]abo.fi).
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician / Laboratory Manager to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary research team. Our work focuses on understanding aging-related genetic changes in blood cells and their roles in immunology and cancer development. We integrate large population-level cohort analyses with cutting-edge genome editing and single-cell approaches in cell lines and in patient samples.
The successful candidate will join a translational research environment integrating genetics, immunology, cell biology, bioinformatics, and clinical medicine.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform and support routine wet-lab work (such as DNA and RNA based workflows, protein-based workflows, genotyping) • Culture and maintain leukemia cell lines and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) • Assist with sample logistics for single-cell workflows • Coordinate laboratory reagent orders, maintain sample inventories, and take care of documentation
Comprehensive training will be provided for all techniques and responsibilities.
The position is full-time and fixed-term for three years, with a possibility for extension. A six-month probationary period will be applied (standard in Finnish university employment contracts).
Candidate Requirements
• MSc in a relevant field (e.g., translational medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology) • Hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work, particularly cell culture, with careful working style • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing tasks • Capability to work both independently and as part of a team • Fluency in English (written and spoken); Finnish is an advantage but not required
Diversity and equality in work and study cultures are important to us. Therefore, we aim to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. From this link, you can read about our university’s accessibility and inclusivity. COME WORK WITH US TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE – TOGETHER! #helsinkiunicareers
Salary
The salary is based on the job requirement scheme for specialist and support staff in the salary system of Finnish universities, plus a personal performance component. The typical starting gross salary for comparable UH laboratory/research technician roles is approximately €2,600–€3,200/month (depending on duties and experience).
Application Details The position is available immediately, and we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please submit
• A CV • A motivation letter describing your interest in the position and how your background matches the requirements
Applications should be submitted through the application portal.
We value authentic, self-made applications over those generated by artificial intelligence. Please send us an application that you have crafted yourself, reflecting your own voice and thoughts. Applications generated by AI do not meet our expectations.
Deadline: May 8, 2026 Note: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
For inquiries, please contact: mikko.myllymaki(at)helsinki.fi
