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Senior Scientist (Global Health & Nutrition) – International Flavors & Fragrances

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3124990055

About the job

The Opportunity

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. IFF is growing and We are looking for a SENIOR SCIENTIST (Global Health & Nutrition) to join our Global Health & Nutrition Science team based in Kantvik, Southern Finland.

Our team runs a global and diverse program of clinical and pre-clinical studies, targeting to document health benefits of probiotics and other bioactive food ingredients in our portfolio. We can offer you a position in a dynamic international research organization that is a world-wide leader in applied clinical research in the area of probiotics and nutrition.

Are you an action-oriented team player with a scientific background and experience in managing clinical trials? Our R&D team is looking for a research professional to Senior Scientist position to support execution of nutritional clinical trials globally.

Role Responsibilities

As a The Senior Scientist is you will be responsible for providing leadership and scientific expertise for assigned clinical trials to meet regulatory requirements, product registrations, and market access. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage the implementation of clinical and pre-clinical strategies, manage all study aspects, analysis and interpretation of results, and communication of data to the scientific and medical communities.

Your Primary Duties Will Be

  • Defining and developing clinical and pre-clinical deliverables for assigned studies
  • Assessing and recommending CROs and preferred vendors for implementation of related studies
  • Managing all study aspects: budget and metrics, operations, study document development and review (study specific plans, eCRF guidelines, lab manuals, study submission to IRB/ECs in coordination with CRO, interim and final study reports, etc.)
  • Leading statistical activities including statistical analysis plan, analysis and interpretation of results
  • Ensuring that clinical study related activities are carried out in accordance with the appropriate Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
  • Providing content development and editorial assistance for scientific publications, professional meetings, and/or post-marketing study activities, including abstracts, manuscripts, presentations and training
  • Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with functional area peers, including research, laboratory teams, regulatory, quality assurance, and commercial

About You

You are qualified for the position if you have:

  • PhD (or equivalent degree) in life sciences with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in research, preferably in the field of nutrition, gut microbiota, probiotics, and/or functional foods
  • Experience in clinical / pre-clinical research and development of probiotics, prebiotics and/or other bioactive compounds for human health applications
  • Experience in one or more of the following health areas is considered an advantage: digestive health, early life nutrition
  • Strong knowledge of statistics and competency working with data
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and team player skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for presentation of scientific concepts and results to internal and external customers and stakeholder
  • Fluency in English is essential; Other language skills are seen as a benefit (fluency in Finnish is an advantage)
  • Track record of scientific publications and experience in scientific communication
  • Ability to deliver results under time and resource pressure

The position is permanent, starting as soon as possible.

For more information on the task, please contact The Director of Clinical Development, Eran Ivanir at Eran.Ivanir@iff.com. Please submit your application with your CV via the IFF recruitment website (https://www.iff.com/careers).

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

VP Global Marketing – Olink Proteomics, EMEA (Remote)

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3121409467

About the job

Who we are

Olink Proteomics is a rapidly growing life science company committed to advancing the understanding of human diseases through proteomics. We are dedicated to innovation, quality, rigor, and transparency, providing outstanding solutions and support for human protein biomarker discovery.

The vital role of proteins in understanding human biology has been recognized for many decades, but technological limitations severely restricted the comprehensive investigation of the huge number of proteins that could be important in different biological processes and diseases. With Olink, scientists can now simultaneously measure thousands of human proteins using just a few µL of blood sample, with highly specific, thoroughly validated assays that cover a very wide dynamic range (fg/mL to µg/mL).

In a few years, Olink has grown rapidly from a small, Sweden-based company offering assays for a few hundred proteins, to a NASDAQ-listed organization with a strong global presence, a broad portfolio of flexible protein biomarker solutions and library of high quality, thoroughly validated assays that covers ~3000 proteins.

Position Description

As a key member of the commercial team, the VP, Global Marketing will own the strategic direction and tactical implementation of marketing activities across the business. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will be accountable for leading, developing and executing the strategic vision and tactical plans for marketing all current and pipeline products. You will own all downstream marketing activities including marketing strategy, branding, product positioning, product messaging, market development, lead generation and nurturing, website management, and marketing communications.

You will take on a broad range of duties and responsibilities not typically seen in larger organizations, so adaptability and strong generalized marketing skills will be crucial. This leader will build and maintain and scale a best-in-class team of marketeers to support commercial growth objectives as the business continues to expand. You thrive in a scale-up environment and have a successful track record of leading innovative marketing plans that position the company and their products ahead of the curve in the proteomics space.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Establish a comprehensive strategic position along with tactical marketing plans that competitively position the company for success.
  • Creating global demand for products in a customer-centric manner by developing and overseeing execution of the marketing plan. This includes definition of and segmentation of the market, targeting and positioning, and all aspects of the marketing mix
  • Lead all product launches, promotional marketing campaigns and marketing communication efforts, aligning them with the company’s commercial strategy.
  • Hire, develop, and motivate a high-performance team of marketeers. Build an effective organizational structure, processes, and a collaborative culture that emphasizes achievement of both short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Cultivate a strong partnership with the Sales organization to constructively partner and contribute to corporate/commercial goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with other critical functions (ie Product Management, Scientific Affairs) to align objectives and plans
  • Develop and cultivate a strong understanding of the broad range of customer segment needs to create effective value propositions and key messages to drive product adoption
  • Develop and manage a metrics/reporting system to track and maintain an active awareness of marketing program success. Distill findings into actionable insights to evolve program success.
  • Maintain an active awareness of the proteomics-driven precision medicine markets, competitors and customers.
  • Leverage market research and 3rd party data to size the market opportunity and translate this knowledge into creating successful marketing programs. Perform in-depth analysis with both key external and internal stakeholders to understand adoption barriers.
  • Integrate marketing communication promotional plans into the marketing foundation, developing communications tools and defining key conferences that enhance the company’s presence and compliment the overarching marketing business plan.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a business and/or scientific discipline; PhD and/or MBA preferred
  • 15+ years of proven hands-on experience in marketing roles of increasing scope and responsibility in proteomics, molecular biology, biotechnology or medical device
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in marketing in biotechnology, diagnostics or pharma industry
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and an understanding of the sales process in life science
  • Strong creative intuition on design and messaging that resonates with customers and an ability to learn from previous campaigns to improve on performance
  • Ability to develop, rationalize, and present strategy. Communicates (both written and verbal) in a professional, focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention.
  • Establishes well organized plans of action to complete work objectives effectively.
  • Exceptional skill managing complex marketing projects with a strong attention to detail and outcomes
  • Independently drives execution of project goals and translates priorities into actions and supports all steps of the customer journey
  • Adept at building and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and key opinion leaders
  • Strong analytical and computer skills, with working knowledge of financial models
  • Takes initiative, shows desire to learn and master essential skills, and seeks out opportunities and people that can help business grow
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities, easily juggles multiple priorities, leverages available resources and stays focused under pressure
  • Prior experience in a start-up or tech environment is a plus
  • Requires travel up to 10-20% for industry conferences and visits to subsidiaries

Contact the job poster

Thomas Bennett 2nd

Global Head of Talent Acquisition @Olink ProteomicsJob Poster Location

Thurleigh, England, United Kingdom

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Principal Regulatory Medical Writer – IQVIA

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3126618943

About the job

Why IQVIA

Making a positive impact on human health takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage. It takes brave minds, pushing the boundaries to transform healthcare. In your role, you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and, ultimately, improve outcomes for patients.

IQVIA offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including a profit-related annual bonus, paid leave, and private health insurance. Forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning”

If you are looking to take your medical writing career to the next level as a manager in our team, we will provide you with opportunities to manage programs of studies, build and maintain relationships with key customers, and oversee the training and onboarding of teams. You will be able to develop your career in our team along either a management or technical route depending on your preference.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Principal Medical Writer who is capable of leading on a wide variety of writing projects, using their best judgment and experience from working on programmes of studies. You will be the point of contact for issues and escalation and will be expected to design and deliver training sessions. Initially there will not be any direct line management of others.

Acting as Lead Medical Writer, on projects with multiple deliverables/components. Preparing assigned documents in accordance with IQVIA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and customer requirements as well as to the agreed timelines. You will be comfortable performing senior review of all types of medical writing deliverables, providing feedback and guidance to junior staff, negotiates timelines and discusses/resolves customer comments. You will be responsible for keeping up to date with current writing/regulatory knowledge, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), along with developments and advances in drug development writing.

Essential Functions

  • Taking a leading role in preparing assigned documents, including, but not limited to, confirming the scope of the task, confirming templates and specifications, negotiating and adhering to timelines, organizing document reviews, communicating directly with the customer.
  • Planning and organising workload for assigned projects and tasks: identify project needs, track timelines and implement customer requests.
  • Using your initiative to tackle new/unusual document types and customer requirements.
  • Chairing meetings. Able to act as point of contact for escalations and resolve conflict.
  • Participating in bid defence meetings and discussions.
  • Designing training materials and input into generic training plans for staff. Proposes topics for and prepares and delivers knowledge-sharing sessions for the global team.
  • You may act as Project Manager for a small series of Medical Writing projects, that may involve elements of other functions.
  • Complete project finance activities, including monitoring and forecasting budgeted hours.
  • Independently propose, review and approve budgets and assumptions for a range of project types within remit.
  • Likely to represent region or site on a Medical Writing initiative or cross-functional initiative.
  • Drafting new Medical Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for review and act as reviewer for Medical Writing SOPs, as assigned and appropriate.

Do you meet the skills, experience, and educational requirements of this role?

Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences related discipline or related field

  • Extensive experience in Regulatory Medical Writing, especially Protocols and CSR’s (essential)
  • In-depth knowledge of the structural and content requirements of clinical study reports, protocols, and similar documents and ability to identify deficiencies, errors, and inconsistencies in documents.
  • Good understanding of common statistical methods used in clinical trials and/or interpretation of their results.
  • Ability to effectively review a statistical analysis plan and to identify deficiencies, errors, and inconsistencies in statistical output
  • Ability to integrate, interpret, and summarize data from a variety of sources in a clear and concise manner.
  • Extensive experience in preparing CSRs and protocols independently to a consistently high standard, regardless of complexity or challenges.
  • In depth knowledge of drug development, medical writing, and associated regulations. Good understanding of statistical principles and of medical terminology across a range of therapeutic areas.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical/technical writing skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Confident and effective communication and negotiation skills with customers and project managers.
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm and assertive yet diplomatic in more challenging interactions with customers and colleagues.
  • Experienced and effective in providing feedback and guidance to more junior staff.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects. Decisive amongst competing priorities.
  • Confident in raising and discussing sensitive topics without management intervention.
  • Ability to proactively evaluate risks and potential issues and seek solutions and discuss appropriately with colleagues and customers. Confidence in appropriately challenging the customer when document quality or timelines are at risk.

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 70,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

European Lab Automation Application Expert- Avantor, European union, remote

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3073912275

About the job

Job Summary

Do you enjoy innovating and Bio-Robotics? Would you like to support products and Workflows you feel passionate about!?



The we are looking for you!

Here at Avantor we are seeking for Lab Automation experts in Bio robotics to fill the role of European Lab automation Application Expert.

This is a Pan-European role and we welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates across Europe.

Overview


The desired candidate should be highly self-motivated to develop and implement a territorial business plan for Bio robotics customers in Academia & Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries while working in unison with their sales colleagues in order to deliver a strong call cycle and business development activities. The foundation of this role is to develop a keen understanding of the customers’ needs to design solutions with lasting and meaningful impact.

This individual will be responsible for supporting business development and commercial strategies for robotic products as well as guiding local field personnel in the implementation of the corresponding tactics that will drive sales growth of these products. This individual should understand the Lab automation process and use this knowledge to not only drive Avantor business, but also assist in the development of sales representatives. The individual will work with both Sales Managers and individual Account Managers & Product Specialists in addressing customers challenges to create and deliver effective business development activities to grow our business.

We seek a cross-functional leader who can convey the value and benefits of our enabling technologies, uncover new customers and markets, target competitive accounts, and design solutions with sustained and significant business impact to our customers – all with the stated goal of growing our separations business. The desired candidate should be a dynamic, committed individual and a self-starter who welcomes collaboration and will thrive in a team-based selling environment. This is the ideal role for someone with proven success in the laboratory or in the sales arena and who is ready to make a broader impact at the regional scale.

Responsibilities
• Acts as a trust advisor for the internal and external client and oversee the effectiveness of the solution offered and its competitiveness level by continuous assessment of the sales team to ensure exceptional performance of the Avantor solution offered
• Proactively manage new account acquisition, the sales funnel and maximize lead to opportunity as well as opportunity to order conversion
• Guide , coach , sell bio robotics products range
• Actively explore market potential for Lab automation of applications in a new or diverse range of subject areas
• Work with Account Managers & Product Specialist field-based and office-based specialists and Ritter manufacturing teams to create business development programs , ensure all FAS customer facing technical material is updated
• Visit/call customers daily to understand user needs and highlight Avantor’s solutions
• Build technical competency with respect to the Lab Automation landscape
• Utilize our CRM tools and applications to submit accurate and timely sales reports
• Build and sell innovative customer solutions with the local team members in order to continuously improve customer research and satisfaction
• Coordinate and participate in the customer-facing activity, such as tradeshows, conferences, and localized workdays
• Maintains effective relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in region.
• Demonstrates accurate use of products and communicates what we value.
• Conduct technical seminars and presentations at customer sites, trade shows and workshops
• Provide enhancements for development and optimization of solutions
• Participate in key customer meetings (business Review meeting) and share best practices .

Key Requirements & Skills
• Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree in scientific area such as molecular biology or biochemistry
• Strong knowledge of drug discovery, genomics, proteomics and biopharma is highly desired.
• Technical knowledge and 3/5+ practical solution selling experience with sales with pharmaceutical, biotech customers or at least proven experience as Application / Product Specialist in the Life Sciences industry . Expertise in Lab automation is an asset
• Networking skills to grow the business
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications experience with an ERP and CRM system, such as SAP and Athena
• Entrepreneurial mindset, goal oriented, results driven
• Previous exposure to Lab Automation highly desirable
• Collaborative teamwork across the organization
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to prospect and negotiate to successfully close sales
• Highly passionate and energetic individual
• Effectively work in competitive sales situations
• Ability to maximize product exposure and raise product awareness through digital exposure (through webinars, LinkedIn,…)
• Fluent in English in speaking and writing are a must, any additional language skill is a plus.
• Travel: 60% of your time

Our Offer
• Technical training and personal coaching ;
• A dynamic team in an agreeable work climate;
• An attractive salary package with extralegal advantages and a company car

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Business Development Manager – BioTalent, European Union, remote    

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3099257839

About the job

Business Development Manager

Introduction

One of the largest global biopharmaceutical companies is growing their commercial team within their Diagnostic Services business unit. They are looking for an ambitious and experienced Business Development Manager who will be responsible for the sales and market development of their designated region within the Pharma & Biotech market sector. The company is driven by contributing to life-saving research and this is an opportunity to travel internationally and build out the business unit in this new and exciting time of growth.

This role will offer you

-The ability to contribute to meaningful projects for new disease diagnostics technologies

-The opportunity to become a member of a pioneering and highly motivated team

-The chance to join a modern, innovative and successful company at the leading edge of -technology

-A highly competitive remuneration package

You will be responsible for

-Maintaining and expanding key accounts within the designated region.

-Growing the business base by promoting and selling the companies biomarker services

-Travelling internationally to meet with clients and prospective clients

You will bring the following

-BSc in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology or related Life Science degree.

-Strong commercial experience within the Life Science sector

-A successful track record in Business Development

Research Associate Bioanalytics – argenx

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3131417875

About the job

For the expansion of the bioanalytical team, we are looking for a research associate with working experience in a laboratory environment.

The candidate should have a drive to generate qualitative results in tight collaboration with other members of the bioanalytical team and project team . This all happens in a dynamic, informal and stimulating environment where you and your colleagues work together to reach the set goals.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of bioanalytical assays (ELISA, MSD platforms) to support the nonclinical and clinical studies
  • Plan and execute experiments independently including interpretation and reporting results
  • Can assist in finding solutions to unexpected problems in a creative way
  • Actively participate in project teams, organize work but understand priorities and complete assignments accordingly
  • Keen to learn new techniques and to share expertise with others

Expertise area

  • Assay Development
  • Biochemical, immunological and/or cellular assays

Profile

  • Degree B. Sc. or M. Sc (Industrial Engineer),
  • Previous working experience in a laboratory is an asset
  • Team player, enthusiastic, accurate in execution and reporting
  • Good communication skills
  • Sense for initiative, quality, accuracy and detail
  • Basic writing skills in English
  • Familiar with essential statistical and data analysis software such as for example Excel and GraphPad Prism.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with following techniques or platforms used in bioanalytical methods: ELISA, Biacore, Gyros, SDS-PAGE, CE-SDS, HPLC, size exclusion chromatography is an asset
  • Knowledge of the development of pharmacokinetic assays and assays to detect and characterize unwanted immunogenicity is a plus

Offer

  • Full time position in a collegial, dynamic and growing company.
  • You will become part of a team that allows you to access a broad array of technologies with varied daily activities and to take initiatives and contribute to the success of the company.
  • Competitive salary package.

Account Manager – Novogene Europe

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3025880673

About the job

The Account Manager’s role is to ensure the achievement of sales within their given territory. The position will be responsible for managing all business accounts in the assigned region, create strategies and execute tactics to develop and implement sales plans that will contribute to the financial growth of the company.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develop, establish and implement an effective sales plan tailored to the territory and specific accounts to achieve the goals of the budget and financial growth of the territory.
  • Maintain a current understanding and knowledge of the company’s products and services to provide accurate information to clients and customers.
  • Manage existing accounts and expand customer base in territory, developing long-term profitable accounts.
  • Participate in all sales activities and attend meetings.
  • Travel required.

Qualifications

  • Master degree in Molecular Biology is required, PhD degree preferred.
  • Previous experience in Next Generation Sequencing is required.
  • No prior sales experience required, but this would be advantageous.
  • Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Native or business level Finnish speaking is preferred.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated success in generating new customer leads and building a business.
  • Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Independent, working remotely out of home office.

University Teacher, University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer position in bioprocess technology – Aalto University

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/university-teacher-university-lecturer-or-senior-university-lecturer-position-in-bioprocess-technology-sasal-15154133?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 12 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-bioproducts-and-biosystems) of the School of Chemical Engineering invites applications for a

University Teacher, University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer position in bioprocess technology

Your role and goals
Bioprocess technology is the application of biological processes involving living cells or their components to effect desired transformation of substrates into products.

The lecturer in bioprocess technology is responsible for the teaching in the field of bioprocess technology with a strong emphasis on the technical aspects of the fermentation process including bioreactor operation, bioprocess control and modeling. Teaching includes both theory and practical aspects of bioprocess operations. The respective teaching activities are directed to bachelor’s and master’s level students. Additional teaching related tasks (supervision of BSc thesis works, organizing of and supervision of exams, etc.) are part of the duties. As a lecturer you also participate in the development and implementation of teaching in co-operation with other teachers and across fields. Depending on the career level of the selected candidate additional responsibilities in the administration and development of the curriculum can be assigned.

The selected candidate is expected to participate in research activities in the field of the lectureship at the hosting department and/or develop own research agenda. The targeted ratio for teaching and research tasks is 70% / 30%.

Candidate’s positioning in the lecturer career system is determined by the qualifications of the candidate. Employment can be either fixed-term or permanent, depending on the career stage. More information about the lecturer career system at Aalto University: https://www.aalto.fi/en/teaching-and-learning/lecturer-career-system

Your experience and ambitions
You have a PhD degree from a relevant field. You are an expert in the field of bioprocess technology using microbes or other cellular systems. You are experienced in operating bioreactors of different scales and in different operation modes. Preferably, you have complementing knowledge in the field of enzymatic transformations. Furthermore, you are familiar with bioprocess design and bioprocess control. Experience in bioreactor design, pilot or process scale fermentations or downstream processing is seen as an advantage.

Prior teaching experience in institutions of higher education and/or pedagogical training are considered an asset. Completion of pedagogical training is required for advancing in the career system.

Finnish/Swedish language skills are considered an asset.

What we offer
The position is located at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus in Espoo, Finland. The employment contract includes occupational health care and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities, commuter ticket benefit and Unisport offers versatile exercise services with staff discount.

Ready to apply?
If you would like to join our community, please submit your application through our e-recruitment system no later than 03.08.2022. If you are Aalto employee, please apply via Workday system (internal jobs).

To apply, please share the following application materials with us in English:

Please see further instructions for preparing the application documents here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/teaching-and-learning/lecturer-career-system

Further information
For additional information on the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Alexander Frey. In recruitment related questions, please contact HR Coordinator Tiina Torvinen. E-mail addresses: firstname.lastname@aalto.fi.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better worldAalto People, and Shaping a Sustainable Future. You can also check out our webpage about Aalto and Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package and our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/.

About Finland
Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/services/about-finland.

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Aalto-yliopistossa tiede ja taide kohtaavat tekniikan ja talouden. Rakennamme kestävää tulevaisuutta saavuttamalla läpimurtoja avainalueillamme ja niiden yhtymäkohdissa. Samalla innostamme tulevaisuuden muutoksentekijöitä ja luomme ratkaisuja maailman suuriin haasteisiin. Yliopistoyhteisöömme kuuluu 12 000 opiskelijaa ja yli 4000 työntekijää, joista 400 on professoreita. Kampuksemme sijaitsee Espoon Otaniemessä. Monimuotoisuus on osa meitä, ja teemme jatkuvaa työtä yhteisömme monimuotoisuuden ja syrjimättömyyden varmistamiseksi. Siksi kannustammekin päteviä hakijoita taustasta riippumatta liittymään yhteisöömme.

Haemme nyt Aalto-yliopiston kemian tekniikan korkeakoulun Biotuotteiden ja biotekniikan laitokselle (https://www.aalto.fi/fi/biotuotteiden-ja-biotekniikan-laitos)

Yliopisto-opettajaa, yliopistonlehtoria tai vanhempaa yliopistonlehtoria bioprosessitekniikan alalle

Tehtävänkuva
Bioprosessitekniikka käyttää elävien solujen tai niiden osien biologisia prosesseja muuntaakseen raaka-aineet tuotteiksi.

Bioprosessitekniikan lehtori on vastuussa bioprosessitekniikan alan opetuksesta, jossa painotetaan erityisesti fermentointiprosessien teknisiä puolia kuten bioreaktoreiden käyttöä, ja bioprosessin kontrollointia ja mallinnusta. Opetus sisältää bioreatorien käytön opetusta sekä teoriassa että laboratoriossa ja suuntautuu sekä kandidaatti- että maisteriopiskelijoille. Lisäksi opetukseen kuuluu myös muita tehtäviä (mm. kandidaatintöiden ohjaus, tenttien organisointi ja valvonta). Tehtävään kuuluu lisäksi osallistuminen opetusalaan liittyvän opetuksen ja tutkimuksen kehittämiseen sekä toteutukseen eri aloille yltävässä yhteistyössä. Riippuen valitun kandidaatin uravaiheesta, tehtävään voidaan sisällyttää myös hallinnollisia ja opetussuunnitelman kehittämiseen liittyviä lisävastuita.

Valitun henkilön odotetaan osallistuvan laitoksella tutkimukseen lehtoraatin alalla ja/tai kehittävän oman tutkimuslinjan. Opetustehtävien ja tutkimustehtävien suhteen tavoite on 70 %/30 %.

Sijoittuminen Aalto-yliopiston lehtorin urapolulle määräytyy tehtävään valittavan henkilön pätevyyden mukaan. Urajärjestelmän alkuvaiheessa palvelussuhteet ovat määräaikaisia ja yliopistonlehtori rekrytoidaan joko määräaikaiseen tai vakinaiseen palvelussuhteeseen. Vanhemman yliopistonlehtorin tehtävään rekrytoidaan vakinaiseen palvelussuhteeseen. Lisätietoa Aalto-yliopiston lehtorien urajärjestelmästä: https://www.aalto.fi/fi/tutkimus-ja-taide/lehtorien-urajarjestelma.

Edellytykset
Sinulla on tohtorintutkinto relevantilta alalta. Olet lisäksi asiantuntija mikrobeja ja muita solusysteemejä hyödyntävän bioprosessitekniikan alalla. Olet kokenut bioreaktorien käyttäjä, useissa mittaluokissa ja eri prosessimoodeissa. Täydentävä kokemus entsyymikonversioista on tehtävässä hyödyksi. Lisäksi tunnet bioprosessien suunnittelun ja kontrollin. Kokemus bioreaktorien suunnittelusta, pilotti- tai prosessimittaluokan fermentoinneista tai jatkokäsittelyistä nähdään myös hakijalle hyödyllisenä.

Aiempi opetuskokemus korkea-asteelta ja/tai pedagoginen koulutus ovat eduksi. Pedagogisen koulutuksen suorittamista vaaditaan urajärjestelmässä etenemiseen.

Suomen/ruotsin kielen taito katsotaan eduksi.

Tarjoamme sinulle
Tehtävä sijoittuu Aalto-yliopiston Otaniemen kampukselle Espoossa. Työsopimus sisältää kattavat työterveyspalvelut ja Aalto-yliopisto tarjoaa erinomaiset mahdollisuudet työssä oppimiseen ja kehittymiseen, sekä työsuhdematkalipun ja Unisportin liikuntapalvelut henkilökuntahintaan.

Hakeminen
Haethan tehtävää viimeistään 3.8.2022 sähköisen rekrytointijärjestelmämme kautta. Jos olet Aallon työntekijä, haethan tehtävää Workdayn työntekijäprofiilisi kautta (internal jobs).

Seuraavat hakudokumentit tulee toimittaa englanninkielisinä.

Tarkemmat ohjeet hakudokumenttien koostamiseen löydät täältä: https://www.aalto.fi/fi/opetus-ja-oppiminen/lehtorien-urajarjestelma.

Lisätietoja
Lisätietoja antavat professori Alexander Frey ja hakemusteknisissä asioissa HR-koordinaattori Tiina Torvinen, s-postit: etunimi.sukunimi@aalto.fi.

Haluatko lisätietoa meistä ja tulevista kollegoistasi? Voit katsoa nämä videot: Aalto University – Towards a better worldAalto People, ja Shaping a Sustainable Future. Voit tutustua myös Aallon virtuaaliseen kampuskierrokseen: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/.

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Accessioning Specialist (Tilausten käsittelijä, Diagnostiikka) – Blueprint Genetics

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://careers.blueprintgenetics.com/jobs/1841768-accessioning-specialist-tilausten-kasittelija-diagnostiikka

Are you systematic, organized and take pride in being meticulous even under time pressure? Are you interested in working in the core of production at the forefront of life sciences and healthcare? If you answered ”yes!”, keep reading!

Blueprint Genetics is a leading clinical genetic testing company aspiring to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare. We want to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by inherited diseases. To meet the demands of our rapid growth, our Production Services Team is now looking for an Accessioning Specialist to work at our sample reception in our Keilaniemi office in Espoo, Finland.

Job description:

As an accessioning specialist your primary task will be to review orders, perform sample reception and specimen accessioning and record sample information into our system. You confirm that samples arriving at our laboratory comply with our sample requirements and review the enclosed paperwork. You use your knowledge of our products and your background in life sciences to make sure the test choices are optimal for the customer’s needs. You take pride in being meticulous as your work as an accessioning specialist is very detail-oriented and guided by precise guidelines. Problem-solving skills are needed to apply those guidelines in practice for the diverse patient cases that are received by our laboratory. On a daily basis, you will have a chance to work closely with other awesome experts at Blueprint Genetics from customer support to clinical genetics.

Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Reviewing orders, sample reception, and accessioning
  • Recording sample information in the Laboratory Information System
  • Performing quality control for clinical samples and clinical records
  • Examining requisitions to ascertain acceptability against established criteria
  • Investigating incomplete or unacceptable submissions
  • Organizing samples and paperwork per established protocol

Our ideal candidate

We hope that you are highly motivated to work in specimen accessioning and eager to learn more about our production processes. You take pride in having superior attention to detail and you are comfortable with following routines and processes. In order to ensure an uninterrupted production chain, our team works in shifts, including evenings and occasionally also on weekends. We value flexibility and the ability to work under pressure, as at times the work can get hectic due to a high level of incoming samples. Last but not least, we aspire to find a person who fits the inclusive, low-hierarchy, and positive culture of Blueprint Genetics!

Our ideal team member has:

  • A Vocational or Bachelor’s degree preferably in life sciences or relevant field
  • Any specialization and/or prior experience in medical genetics and laboratory accessioning is an asset
  • Good proficiency in written and verbal communication skills in English. Finnish skills are seen as an advantage
  • Superior attention to detail, and a systematic approach to work
  • Good computer and data entry skills
  • Enthusiasm to learn more about our products and production processes, and a passion to develop them further
  • The ability to work in shifts (including evenings and occasional weekends)

What we offer:

  • The opportunity to work for a company that makes a real difference – Blueprint Genetics has a clear and motivating purpose to improve the lives of patients and families affected by inherited diseases
  • A positive, open, and international work environment with great people from different fields of expertise. We are a team of close to 300 experienced professionals, who collaborate to drive genetic knowledge forward
  • As an accessioning specialist you’ll become part of our crew of 20 dedicated, supportive and diverse professionals. You’ll be at the frontline of our operations and playing a key role in ensuring our production process runs smoothly and targets are met
  • Employee benefits such as participation to performance-based bonus payment system, extensive occupational healthcare with Heltti, sports, culture & wellbeing benefit, team events & office parties (once the covid-situation allows)

How to apply:

Please submit your application and CV latest on  June 30th, 2022.  Interviews will start during the application period. We hope you join our team as soon as possible. The position is permanent and full-time.

If you have any further questions about the position, you can turn to our Production Services Manager Päivi Ormio by email: paivi.ormio@blueprintgenetics.com or by mobile +358 50 3676 030 on Tuesday June 14th between 3 and 4 pm and Friday June 17th between 9 and 11 am.

20 part-time (50 %) Early Stage Researcher (Doctoral Researcher) positions – University of Eastern Finland

19.6.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=16&id=000013452&lang=en

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications to 20 part-time (50%) early stage researcher (doctoral researcher) positions, to be filled within the university’s shared doctoral researcher position system. The positions will be filled for a minimum of a one-year and a maximum of a four-year term starting on 1 January 2023, or as agreed; however, no later than 1 June 2023.

Our shared doctoral researcher position system is designed to develop our doctoral education in a manner that makes the expertise of our newly graduated doctors extensively available to business and industry, as well as to society at large.

Role, salary and agreements

Early stage researchers selected to the shared doctoral researcher position system will work full-time, having parallel, 50% contracts of employment with both the University of Eastern Finland and an external employer. The main duty in both employment relationships will be to conduct doctoral research. 

At the University of Eastern Finland, postgraduate studies are completed in the university’s doctoral programmes, which are responsible for offering education and supervision in their field of science and research. 

The salary of the positions is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. In this position, the job requirement component is 2,108.40–2,628.85 euros/month, based on levels 2–4 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. Salary is paid on the basis of the part-time contract, i.e., 50% of the above. The salary is determined in accordance with the phase of the doctoral dissertation and personal performance. 

Early stage researcher positions are always filled for a fixed term. A trial period is applied to new members of the university’s staff. 

An agreement on a parallel contract of employment  is concluded between the employer parties prior to concluding a contract of employment for the appointee with the University of Eastern Finland.  On the agreement, the University of Eastern Finland and the external employer agree on the terms and conditions of the employment relationship, including intellectual property rights and the publicity of the research results. The early stage researcher’s salary in the external organisation must be equal to or higher than the salary paid by the university.

Our requirements and expectations   

We expect you to

  • Be eligible for postgraduate education, i.e., you have completed a relevant Master’s degree awarded by a university, a relevant Master’s degree awarded by a university of applied sciences; or a relevant applicable study programme abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for the corresponding level of higher education (Universities Act, Section 37(4)).
  • Be planning your first doctoral degree, or already be enrolled as a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland.
    • Students who are finishing their degree that makes them eligible for postgraduate education may also apply for the positions, provided that their degree is completed by 31 October 2022. In these cases, the offer of a position will be conditional and tied to the completion of the degree by the above-mentioned deadline.
    • Meet the qualification requirements and admissions criteria of the doctoral programme concerned.
      • For applicants who do not yet have a postgraduate study right at the University of Eastern Finland, the offer of a position will be conditional until they have been granted a postgraduate study right at the University of Eastern Finland. The contents and requirements of the doctoral studies will be the same for the applicants selected to the shared doctoral researcher position system as for everyone enrolled in the doctoral programmes.
      • Have a contract of employment with an external employer for the full duration of your part-time contract as an early stage researcher.

The following will be considered advantages

  • A high level and innovativeness of the research proposal, linkage of the research topic to the disciplines and themes and the doctoral programme in question, and consideration of the ethical aspects of the research.
  • Usability of the expertise gained in the course of the doctoral research by business and industry, as well as society at large. 

When filling the positions, consideration will also be given to language skills required in postgraduate studies, earlier academic performance, progression of the doctoral research during a possible earlier funding period, duration of possible earlier funding secured for the doctoral research and an estimate of the applicant’s possibilities to complete the proposed research and the postgraduate studies, and of the time required for their completion.

Your benefits   

You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including   

  • An interesting and versatile position in an international, creative, participatory and participatory and inclusive university community.
  • A possibility for flexible multi-location work.
  • Staff benefits of the University of Eastern Finland, including comprehensive occupational health care, extensive provision of staff training, affordable lunch in our campus restaurants, and Sykettä sports services.

Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.  

Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.    

How to apply?  

Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 31.8.2022 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time).     

Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:  

  • A CV / résumé: https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae
  • A research proposal: Students already enrolled as doctoral researchers at UEF must submit an updated version of their research proposal, to be prepared in accordance with instructions of the doctoral programme concerned. Applicants not yet enrolled at the University of Eastern Finland are to prepare a research proposal in accordance with the instructions given by the doctoral programme to which they are applying for a postgraduate study right.
  • A motivational letter (no more than 2 pages) where the applicant describes how the expertise associated with their doctoral research could be extensively used by business and industry, or by society at large.
  • A copy of the applicant’s degree certificate and a transcript of academic records is required from applicants who do not have an existing right to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Eastern Finland. The documents need to be submitted in Finnish or in English. As regards translated documents, only a Diploma Supplement and/or other translations issued by the awarding higher education institution or official translations by authorised translators are accepted.
  • commitment signed by a person authorised to make recruitments on behalf of the external employer.  

The right to pursue postgraduate studies must be applied for via the electronic Opintopolku system in accordance with the timetable for next call for applications of the doctoral programme concerned. 

The goal is to make the decisions on the early stage researcher positions by the end of October 2022.

Further information     

Queries related to the doctoral programmes and Opintopolku 

  • Faculty of Science and Forestry: Head of Education Kaisa Laitinen, kaisa.laitinen(at)uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 3003 (on vacation from 7 July to 3 August 2022).
  • Faculty of Health Sciences: healthpostgrad (at) uef.fi
  • Philosophical Faculty and Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies: earlyresearchers_sophi(at)uef.fi  

Queries related to the application procedure (Saima recruitment system) 

  • Financial and Human Resources Coordinator Tuula Ranne, tuula.ranne(at)uef.fi (on vacation from 1 July to 25 August 2022).
  • Executive Head of Administration Henni Nevalainen, henni.nevalainen(at)uef.fi (on vacation from 11 July to 8 August 2022).

University of Eastern Finland in brief   

The University of Eastern Finland is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland, offering education in nearly 100 major subjects. We have a staff of 2,750 members, and our academic community comprises around 16,000 degree students and more than 27,000 adult education students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and in Kuopio. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We generate research-based knowledge and make it openly accessible for the benefit of all. UEF stands for action with impact that is relevant today and tomorrow. To learn more about our university please visit our website at  www.uef.fi/en.