12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Research Scientist, CA – Apex Life Sciences, Irvine, California, United States
Job Description
One of our top clients is seeking a Research Scientist to join their team.
Job Posting Description:
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- The Research Professional will contribute to projects aimed at understanding the mechanism of action (MOA) of existing and novel drugs for dermal indications.
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- S/he will be required to independently carry out in vitro and in vivo experiments to support specific project and team goals, with strict timelines.
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- Key assays include qPCR gene expression analysis and skin models, including primary skin cells, 3D tissue models, human skin explants and in vivo models.
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- S/he will be required to interpret and present research results to key project stakeholders.
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- Experience in the fields of dermatology and skin biology is a requirement.
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- The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with other research scientists, within and outside the research group, while taking personal responsibility for success of assigned tasks and projects.
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- S/he should be a highly motivated, hands-on experimental scientist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Job Qualifications:
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- A Ph.D. in biology or equivalent, with 2+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience is strongly preferred or a MS in Biology or equivalent with 4 years specific experience is required.
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- The successful candidate would have experience with qPCR gene expression analysis and skin models, including primary skin cells, 3D tissue models, human skin explants and in vivo models.
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- Experience in the field of molecular biology, skin biology and dermatology are required. Experience with ELISA, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western blotting is preferred. The successful candidate must work well in a team environment.
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- The successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with presenting results and writing project reports.
Please send resumes to khurlbut@apexlifesciences.com
EEO Employer
Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178.
12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Scientific Associate (in vitro/in vivo Immunology) – Novartis, Basel, CH
Job Description
Purpose
The Autoimmunity, Transplantation and Inflammation (ATI) disease area at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is looking for a qualified scientific associate with expertise in rodent disease models and ex vivo/in vitro cell biology to join our Integrated Pharmacology team. Reporting to the Lab Head, you will work in a science-driven environment with both exploratory and operational functions and have the opportunity to contribute to the investigation and understanding of novel pathways in immunology.
Your tasks will include
- Actively contribute to projects aiming at discovering new ways to modulate the immune system for the treatment of autoimmune diseases
- Perform mechanistic and disease studies in rodents
- Implement new in vitro and in vivo lab techniques according to literature, and explore new approaches
- Culture and characterization of primary rodent cells
- Establish and use molecular and in vitro cellular methods (e.g. assessment of different activation parameters of leukocytes) to investigate the function of primary human and mouse leukocytes
- Combinatorial application of a variety of readouts, like multicolor flow cytometry, western blots, ELISA and the assessment of leukocyte differentiation for the characterization of novel immunomodulating substances and pathways
- Induction of antigen-specific tolerance in rodent models.
Use of cellular and biochemical methods to determine activation of complement pathways in primary cells and organs (blood, urine, tissue) derived from rodents or humans
12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Product Specialist, maternity leave substitute – Blueprint Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
Introduction
Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing clinical genetic testing company? Our Production Services Team is looking for a Product Specialist to work as a maternity leave substitute for a period of 6 months at our sample reception. We are a team of specialists that have expertise in our products and production processes. Our team works in close collaboration with all production teams as well as Client Services, Marketing and Sales.
Job Description
In this position, your main tasks include order reviewing, sample reception and accessioning. You confirm that samples arriving to our Helsinki laboratory comply with our sample requirements and that the enclosed paperwork is sufficient. 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.
Your work is very detail-oriented and guided by precise guidelines. You need problem-solving skills to apply those guidelines in practice for the diverse patient cases we get. You work closely with Client Services Team to make sure that the customer is aware of any exceptions in the process.
Qualifications
You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences. Specialization in medical/human genetics is an asset.
The Ideal Candidate Has
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- excellent written and verbal skills in Finnish and English
- working knowledge of medical/genetic terminology
- great attention to detail
- strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- motivation to work in a team towards a common goal
- enthusiasm to learn more about our products and production processes and passion and creativity to help develop them further.
What We Offer
At Blueprint Genetics, you get to work with our global team of experts who are passionate about changing peoples’ lives through development of groundbreaking solutions that take genetic diagnostics from niche to mainstream. You will be working at the forefront of health and life sciences in a company that was just named as one of Europe’s 100 hottest start-ups!
We offer you a rapidly evolving working environment, where you can learn and grow together with the company. You get to work in a flat organizational structure where is plenty of room to take responsibility and influence decision-making.
This position is fixed-term, full-time maternity leave replacement with a possibility of extension.
Please, submit your application and CV along with your salary request and preferred starting time latest on 16 th of September. Position will be filled as soon as possible, at the latest in October.
12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
A postdoctoral position is available in the newly established laboratory of Adj.prof. Leena Latonen in University of Eastern Finland, School of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, Kuopio Campus. Our laboratory studies cancer-associated cellular mechanisms against protein and RNA toxicity.
We are seeking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Academy of Finland funded project studying epithelial functions of androgen receptor-linked RNA binding proteins. We are interested in understanding the roles in cellular stress responses of macromolecules aberrated in prostate cancer. We use modern cell and molecular biology techniques ranging from imaging to next generation sequencing. In this project, we focus on interactions between protein and RNA molecules as well as intracellular traffic of macromolecular complexes.
A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree (e.g. molecular or cell biology, or alike), a publication record of high quality, fluent written and spoken English, and ability to work both independently as well as a part of a group. Previous experience in RNA biology, mammalian cell culture and/or cellular imaging will be an asset.
The Postdoctoral Researcher position is filled initially for two years starting from 1.11.2018 (or negotiated). More information from: leena.latonen@uef.fi
Information of the application procedure and requirements, and a link to the electronic application system can be found in: http://www.uef.fi/en/uef/en-open-positions.
The deadline for the postdoc applications is 30.9.2018.
The laboratory is also inviting applications for Ph.D. students. For this, send your expression of interest and CV to leena.latonen@uef.fi.
9.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Scientist – Danisco Sweeteners Oy, Kirkkonummi, Finland
DuPont is a US based company with 65,000 employees worldwide bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services. We help finding solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.
We are looking for a
SCIENTIST
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 are offering you a position in a dynamic international research organization that is a world-wide leader in applied research in the area of probiotics and nutrition.
Job Qualifications
Our R&D team is looking for a research professional to a Scientist position for a temporary period to design and run in vitro experiments. Your primary duties will be:
Designing and executing in vitro studies against set milestones and objectives.
Reporting of the study progress to internal and external stakeholders.
Documentation of conducted laboratory experiments according to DuPont standards.
As a part of the project teams, participate in planning, analysis, presentation, and publication of the project results.
You are qualified for the position if you have:
- PhD (or equivalent degree) or MSc (or equivalent degree) ) in microbiology, nutrition, or other relevant degree
- Hands-on experience in conducting in vitro studies.
- Experience in a variety of laboratory techniques, e.g. microbiological methods, cell culturing, immunological and analytical methods.
- Experience in conducting basic statistical testing.
- Track record of scientific publications and experience in scientific communication is considered valuable as well as experience in one or more of the following areas: digestive health, immune health, weight management, metabolic syndrome, gut-brain axis, women’s health, oral health, or skin health.
- Effective communication skills including good personal presentation, oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English is essential; Other language skills are seen as a benefit (fluency in Finnish is an advantage).
- Excellent project management, organizational, and team player skills.
- Ability to deliver results under time and resource pressures.
- Safe laboratory work mindset
The position is temporary, starting as soon as possible and ending August 2019.
About DowDuPont
DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP) is a holding company comprised of The Dow Chemical Company and DuPont with the intent to form strong, independent, publicly traded companies in agriculture, materials science and specialty products sectors that will lead their respective industries through productive, science-based innovation to meet the needs of customers and help solve global challenges. For more information, please visit us at www.dow-dupont.com.
The positions represented by this job posting are aligned to one of the three divisions, Agriculture, Materials Science or Specialty Products, which are expected to separate from DowDuPont into stand-alone public companies. Information on the division alignment will be provided during the recruitment process.
9.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
University Researcher in Medical Microbiology and Immunology – University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
Job description
A University Researcher position is available in the field of Medical microbiology and immunology in the Research Unit of Biomedicine, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu
Research Environment
The University of Oulu in Northern Finland, with approximately 16,000 students and 3,000 employees, is an international, multidisciplinary research university with a rich pool of creative and intellectual talent. The strengths of the University include broad, multidisciplinary research interests, a modern research and study environment, and wide cooperation with international research and educational institutes (
Subject field and description of the position
The research field for the position will be medical microbiology and immunology. The duration of the position is 5 years. The starting date is January 1, 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter. A six-month trial period will be effective in the beginning of the 5-year contract.
The successful applicant must hold a PhD degree in biomedicine, or related discipline, and research on biomedicine and/or medical/health technology after PhD.
Fluency in both written and spoken English, as well as good communication and teamwork skills are required. Demonstrated experience in writing scientific publications, supervision experience, activity in the scientific community, potential in acquiring supplementary funding and teaching experience will be taken as merits.
As part, the duties also include supervising scientific research of BSc, MSc, and PhD students. Participation in teaching in medical microbiology and immunology, and in acquiring research funding are expected.
Salary
The salary will be based on level 6 or 7 of the demand level chart for university-level teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 46.3 % of the job-specific component).
Application Procedure
The following documents must be attached to the application (in English):
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Brief description of research merits and experience
- Description of teaching merits
- Contact information of two persons who may be asked to give a statement of the candidate
Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, must be submitted using the electronic application system form by September 28 th, 2018.
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
More information
Prof. Sohvi Hörkkö
sohvi.horkko(at)oulu.fi
4.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
https://avoimettyopaikat.monster.fi/myyntihenkinen-asiantuntija-business-manager-helsinki-uusi-suomi-berner-oy/11/199674958
Vastaat Beckman Coulterin pipetointirobotiikan tai virtaussytometrian tuotteiden myynnistä. Olet osa Life Science -tiimiämme ja asiakkaitasi ovat mm. sairaalat, yliopistot ja tutkimuslaitokset eri puolilla Suomea.
Saat vastuullesi asiantuntevan asiakaskuntamme. Odotamme Sinun kehittävän asiakkuuksiamme ja tämän myötä kasvattavan myyntiämme. Markkinointityötä ja sen suunnittelua toteutat yhdessä tiimimme kanssa. Teet myös tiivistä yhteistyötä muun myynti- ja huoltotiimimme kanssa sekä huolehdit osaltasi päämiesyhteyksistä. Saat oman kiinnostuksesi ja osaamisesi perusteella vastuullesi joko robotiikan tai virtaussytometrian tuotteet, ja tuet myös muiden biotiimimme tuotteiden myyntiä.
Työskentelyotteesi on suunnitelmallinen ja viihdyt itsenäisessä roolissa asiakasrajapinnassa. Pysyt muutoksen vauhdissa ja kehität työtäsi tarpeen mukaan nopeasti kehittyvässä toimintaympäristössämme. Sinulla on ymmärrys siitä, mitä myyntityö vahvojen asiantuntijoiden parissa on. Haluat kehittyä vahvaksi myyjäksi ja kollegasi tuntevat sinut aktiivisena ja innostavana työkaverina.
Virtaussytometrian asiantuntijalta odotamme relevanttia akateemista taustaa. Mikäli robotiikka on kiinnostuksen kohteesi, voi tutkintosi olla myös teknillinen; esim. biotekniikan insinööri.
Koet, että matkustaminen asiakkaiden ja päämiesten luo on luontevaa, ja lisäksi työskentelet sujuvasti niin suomeksi kuin englanniksikin.
Mikäli omaat kokemusta myynnin ja liiketoiminnan kehittämisestä, on tehtävään mahdollista yhdistää Business Managerin rooli. Tähän rooliin kuuluu pienen tiimimme päivittäisen johtamisen lisäksi keskeinen yhteydenpito ja yhteistyö päämiestemme kanssa kokonaisuutena, omaa tuotevastuutasi laajemmin.
Tarjoamme haastavan, mielenkiintoisen ja monipuolisen tehtäväkokonaisuuden kasvavassa ja kehittyvässä yhtiössä. Tueksesi saat Bernerin ammattitaitoiset, innostuneet ja aktiiviset kollegat sekä muun organisaation osaavan tuen.
Lisätietoja tehtävästä antavat myyntipäällikkö Antti Jokipii, p. 050 593 1030, varmimmin 30.8. klo 8.30 – 10.30 ja 31.8. klo 14.30 – 16.30, sekä Arespartnersin konsultti Leila Suontila, p. 040 7078137, varmimmin 3.9. ja 6.9. klo 16.00 – 17.00. Jätä hakemuksesi CV:n ja palkkatoivomuksen kera osoitteessa www.arespartners.fi linkin ”Aresnets” kautta 9.9.2018 mennessä. Mainitsethan hakemuksessasi, kumpi tuoteryhmä on kiinnostuksen kohteesi.
Berner Oy on vuonna 1883 perustettu vakavarainen suomalainen perheyritys, jonka laadukkaat kotimaiset ja kansainväliset tuotteet ovat kiinteä osa suomalaista arkea. Toimintaamme ohjaa halu tarjota asiakkaillemme vain parhaita tuotteita ja parasta palvelua. Konsernimme liikevaihto vuonna 2017 oli 316 miljoonaa euroa, omavaraisuusaste 74 % ja henkilöstömäärä 520. Pääkonttorimme, tuotekehityksemme ja tuotantolaitoksemme sijaitsevat Suomessa, tytäryhtiömme Ruotsissa ja Baltiassa. Lisätietoja: berner.fi
Berner Pro:n erikoisosaaminen keskittyy terveydenhuoltoon, eläinten hyvinvointiin, laboratorioalaan sekä ammattisiivoukseen. Kuuntelemme asiakkaitamme ja luomme heille yksilölliset ja tarpeita palvelevat kokonaisratkaisut monipuolisen ja jatkuvasti kehittyvän tuote- ja palveluvalikoimamme avulla. Oman tuotantomme tuotteiden lisäksi tarjoamme asiakkaillemme kansainvälisesti tunnettujen toimittajien brändejä. Lisää tietoja osastosta berner.fi/pro
3.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Job Description
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome. Would you like to contribute your creativity to an international team of scientists from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the area of molecular life sciences?
We invite candidates with background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and Molecular Medicine to apply.
EMBL opens the door to your scientific career: our students have an outstanding publication record, are a vital part of our global collaborations and receive their degrees jointly with our network of excellent partner universities in 17 different countries.
Our PhD positions come with generous fellowships, including broad health care benefits and pension access.
The registration deadline is 15 October 2018.
The deadline for submission of the online application is 22 October 2018.
Interviews will take place beginning of February 2019 in Heidelberg and a week prior at other EMBL sites.
Additional Information
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Successful candidates would start their work at EMBL latest by mid of October 2019.
3.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Open position in bioengineering at VTT
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd is one of the leading research and technology organisations in Europe. Our research and innovation services give our partners, both private and public, all over the world a competitive edge. We pave the way for the future by developing new smart technologies, profitable solutions and innovation services. We create technology for business – for the benefit of society.
VTT Business area Solutions for Natural Resources and Environment promotes bio-economy and sustainable use of natural resources as well as solutions to realize circular economy. We focus on creating impact to our customers and society at large based on our scientific and technological excellence. We carry out applied research on industrial biotechnology, food solutions, biomass processing and bio-based products, sustainable chemistry and low-carbon energy.
We are looking for research professors in the field of bioengineering.
Research professors are key experts in VTT’s research network contributing to implementation of VTT strategy. Research professor’s role is to promote and lead innovative research in a defined research area taking care of competence gaps and supporting competence development for future need. In addition, the research professor support challenge-driven way of working and ensures scientific excellence in his/her field. The research professor is expected to build strong research project portfolios, manage large research openings and projects, actively collaborate with academic and industrial partners and stimulate active use of research results by beneficiaries, and publish and disseminate scientific results. The research professor is also expected to create international networks and collaborations and influence research and innovation agendas.
Deadline for application is September 9, 2018.
3.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Our newly established research group has open positions for doctoral candidates who are motivated to investigate key open questions in the field of:
– Architecture/patterns of biological networks
– Vascular biology
– Adaptive immunology
– Heterogenous cell-cell interactions
We use state-of-the-art imaging methods and collaborate world leading experts to 1. characterize the architecture of the lymphatic capillary networks and the causative molecular mechanisms and 2. identify the lymphatic endothelial determinants of antigen presenting dendritic cell transmigration across the lymphatic capillary endothelium. For an introduction, see Vaahtomeri et al. 2017, Cell reports (open access) and Vaahtomeri et al. 2017, Genes and Development.
Experience in cell culture, mouse models and/or image analyses are beneficial but not required.
The work is supervised by principal investigator doc. Kari Vaahtomeri. Our laboratory is located in Translational Cancer Biology Program, Research Program Units, Biomedicum Helsinki, Faculty of medicine, University of Helsinki and Wihuri research institute (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-medicine/research-programs-unit and http://www.wri.fi). We offer a dynamic young research group, which is located next to established world class vascular biology research groups. Lab seminars, research program seminars and Biomedicum seminar series guarantee that you will hear about the work of the local fellows, but also world leading experts.
Deadline for applications is 16th of September 2018. Please, enclose a CV and a short motivation letter with your application. Send applications and/or questions to: kari.vaahtomeri@helsinki.fi.
The project can be started also as master’s thesis work (Pro-Gradu).