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Senior Researcher in Breast Cancer Phosphoproteogenomics at the Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, Finland

Senior Researcher in Breast Cancer Phosphoproteogenomics at the Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, Finland

R&D Laboratory Technician – Thermo Fisher Scientific, Vantaa

R&D Laboratory Technician – Thermo Fisher Scientific, Vantaa

Job Description

As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific is a driving force in the research, healthcare, industrial and applied markets, generating more than USD 17 billion in annual revenue. No other company can match our range of customer touch points – technologically, geographically or commercially. We help our customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and moving forward with thousands of important projects that improve millions of lives. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 50,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

In Finland we have over 700 employees in Vantaa and Joensuu. Our extensive range of products developed and manufactured in Finland includes pipettes, microplate instruments, magnetic particle processing systems as well as clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers and laboratory automation solutions. The Vantaa facility houses several different functions such as R&D, marketing, sales, service, logistics, quality as well as instrument and reagent manufacturing and is located close to the Vantaankoski railway station.

R&D Laboratory Technician
Vantaa, Finland

Thermo Fisher Scientific is currently recruiting for a R&D Laboratory Technician to our Microbiology Division (MBD) R&D team. The position is for a fixed term maternity leave cover starting in March 2018 and ending in January 2019.

We are looking for a proactive, self driven, result oriented team player. You enjoy working with high technology products. You want to develop yourself and the way of working. We offer motivating tasks in innovative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Early-stage research on Real Time PCR reagents to be used in microbiology diagnostics.
• Executing R&D projects in accordance with agreed plans and schedules
• Carrying out basic microbiological techniques (e.g. bacterial cultivations and enumeration) as well as food safety related techniques like sample enrichment and sample preparation methods
• Analyzing, concluding and reporting results to the local R&D team and give project updates
• Management of laboratory reagents (ordering and book keeping) and responsible for the operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation

Experience/Qualifications/Qualities

• Few years relevant research experience, preferably from molecular biology, microbiology etc.
• Knowledge of Real Time PCR and enzyme technology
• Knowledge of next generation sequencing technology is preferred
• Knowledge of scientific instrumentation and various software applications related to molecular biology; experience on instrumentation or software development strongly preferred
• Polytechnic degree in a Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Engineering discipline
• Demonstrated ability to execute systematic project work
• Ability and willingness to think through issues related to projects
• Time-management and organization skills to handle workload and meet timelines
• Sufficient computer skills and experience in MS Office package
• Good written communication skills in Finnish and English
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills

We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter and CV and a salary request in English. Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/. Reference: 61018BR. Please apply by the 7th of February, 2018.

If you have questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and/or the position – please contact Senior R&D Scientist, Mikko Kauppinen, tel. +358 44 339 0129 on February 1st, 2018 between 12-14.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 50,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

20 uutta terveysteknologian asiantuntijaa – Saranen Consulting

20 uutta terveysteknologian asiantuntijaa – Saranen Consulting

Senior Scientist, Industrial Enzymes – MetGen, Turku

Senior Scientist, Industrial Enzymes – MetGen, Turku

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a full-time Senior Scientist to join our R&D team in industrial enzyme development projects.

Senior Scientist will

• provide technical leadership in enzymology and protein engineering, manage associate scientists and scientists, and lead projects that improve the performance of industrial enzymes

• create vision and strategy on how to discover, produce in a suitable host, with the state of the art genetic tools and with performing fermentation technology and downstream to succeed in the mission.

• contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio and scientific publications. Present at internal meetings, external conferences, and meetings with outside partners/collaborators

Skills and Requirements:

Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline with several years of industrial experience in engineering enzymes

Expertise in all experimental aspects of enzyme technologies, including enzyme discovery, protein library design and screening, enzyme kinetics, and enzyme assay development.

Experience in the use of bioinformatics methods, protein structural analysis or modeling.

In-depth understanding of strain development, focusing on industrially relevant bacterial and fungal strains.

Send your application by email to info@metgen.com

Deadline for application is 15th of February.

Study Director Neuroscience – Charles River Laboratories, Kuopio

Study Director Neuroscience – Charles River Laboratories, Kuopio

Job description

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work e perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.We are looking for scientist with proven track of experience in neuroscience to join Charles River Discovery Research Service site located in Kuopio, Finland.In this position you are responsible to lead Client projects in CNS drug discovery field. The Study Director will ensure the scientific excellence of study design, execution, data analysis and reporting. The Study Director will lead execution of the projects working closely with the team. The responsibilities of this position include communication with the Clients as needed in all phases of the projects. The position require an expertise in in vivo animal models of CNS diseases, as well as capabilities to set up and develop new techniques and participate in R&D projects. The Study Director will provide scientific input and assist in preparation of marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in biological science (MSc, MD), preferably PhD degree
• At least 2 years of experience with CNS in vivo work, including independent project execution and preferably project supervision
• Understanding of scientific studies experimental design, underlining scientific principles, and ability to analyze data and interpret results
• Understanding/practical experience with in vivo pharmacology
• Knowledge in CNS animal models (incl. surgery techniques) and related behavioral assays
• Fluent English oral and written
• Scientific writing ability
• Good problem solving skills, ability to coordinate and prioritize
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities
• Pharmaceutical industry or academic post-doctoral experience will be an asset

About Discovery

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.With over 11,000 employees within 70 facilities in 18 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2016, revenue increased by 23.3% to $1.68 billion from $1.36 billion in 2015.At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~70% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2016.For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet

Postdoctoral Researcher or Project Researcher (molecular biology) position, School of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus

Sales Manager – Orion Diagnostica, Helsinki

Sales Manager – Orion Diagnostica, Helsinki

Job description

Description of position:

Your responsibility is to lead, coach and develop our Finnish Sales Team. You will develop our existing key customer relationships with your team and actively seek new customers in Finland. You actively participate in sales and customer negotiations. You will be responsible of:

• With your team to run the Orion Diagnostica business in Finland

• Your own and your teams work with our customers

• Sales of Orion Diagnostica solutions; both b-to-c and b-to-b customers

• Strategic and annual activity plans for your territory with your team

• Net sales and costs budgets. You are also responsible for the forecasting of your sales, costs and resources as well as for analysing sales results.

• Distributor pricing and profitability follow-up for your territory

• Following up market trends and customer preferences.

• Collaboration with marketing in order to find the best marketing materials and channels for reaching our targets.

• Monitoring and reporting in CRM, to determine the focus of the sales activities.

• Coach, mentor, develop and lead our Sales Team.

• Plan and coordinate training programs for sales staff

The location of the position: Espoo area

Description of unit: Orion Diagnostica is part of Orion Group, the leading healthcare company in Finland. Orion Diagnostica develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic tests and test solutions. The company specializes in accurate and affordable clinical diagnostic and hygiene monitoring tests, which are easy to use and provide fast results. We focus on point-of-care diagnostic tools that enable healthcare professionals to detect diseases more quickly, make evidence-based diagnoses and treatment decisions, and follow up on treatment outcomes. Over 80% of net sales comes from international sales. The company employs ca 300 people in Finland and abroad. We have been building well-being for over 40 years.

We offer: We offer an interesting and challenging position in a growing business area. In this position you will be able to follow the latest trends and developments in the Healthcare & Diagnostics business, together with developing your skills with managing a Sales Team – at the same time learning and developing yourself in the area of diagnostics. #buildingwellbeing #testbeforeprescribing

Requirements:

• M.Sc. or equivalent from the area of healthcare, natural sciences (microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry)

• 4-5 years of work experience from healthcare/diagnostics/medical device

• Min. 2 years experiences of leading Sales Team

• Strong track record from sales technique and process

• Experience in key account management

• Analytical mind-set and business minded way of thinking

• Excellent negotiation and co-operation skills

• Good project management skills

• Fluent in English

• Ability to travel in Finland and occasionally (2-4 times/year) in the other Nordic countries

We wish from you:

• You are people and customer centric person with goal oriented mind-set

• You actively follow the business environment and listen to the customer.

• You are service minded and help the customer to succeed.

• You take the lead of our Team

• You take care of your well-being at work as well as your competence. You are curious and eager to learn new things.

Additional information on the position:Bitten Stender ; Head of Sales, NordicMobile phone +45 30546671

In addition:

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Please, send your application by 28th of January through our web page www.orion.fi.

Export Manager – Orion Diagnostica, Helsinki

Export Manager – Orion Diagnostica, Helsinki

Job description

Description of position:

Are you results-orientated sales professional who can drive success? Can you understand, plan and implement export strategies across a specific export territory? Would you jump at the chance to work for a forward-thinking, dynamic team in Orion Diagnostica? In this position your task is to build and execute profitable sales growth of Orion Diagnostica products through distributors. You will be responsible of:

• Business-to-business sales of Orion Diagnostica solutions

• Strategic and annual activity plans for your territory.

• Net sales, rolling planning, cost and sales estimations for your territory.

• Selecting and developing the distributor network for your territory.

• Distributor pricing and profitability follow-up for your territory

• Developing distributor capabilities to sell Orion Diagnostica products in their markets

• Following up market trends

• Participating in internal development projects

Description of unit:

Orion Diagnostica is part of Orion Group, the leading healthcare company in Finland. Orion Diagnostica develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic tests and test solutions. The company specializes in accurate and affordable clinical diagnostic and hygiene monitoring tests, which are easy to use and provide fast results. We focus on point-of-care diagnostic tools that enable healthcare professionals to detect diseases more quickly, make evidence-based diagnoses and treatment decisions, and follow up on treatment outcomes. Over 80% of net sales comes from international sales. The company employs ca 300 people in Finland and abroad. We have been building well-being for over 40 years.

We offer:

We offer an interesting and challenging position in a growing business area. In this position you will be able to follow the latest trends and developments in the international business, at the same time learning and developing yourself in the area of diagnostics.

Requirements:

• M.Sc.or equivalent from the area of healthcare, natural sciences (microbiology, molecular biology,biochemistry)

• 4-5 years of work experience from international business (healthcare/diagnostics)

• Strong track record from business-to-business sales

• Experience in key account management

• Analytical mind-set and business minded way of thinking

• Excellent negotiation and co-operation skills

• Good project management skills

• Fluent in English

• Ability to travel

We wish from you:

• You actively follow the business environment and listen to the customer.

• You are service minded and help the customer to succeed.

• You take care of your well-being at work as well as your competence. You are curious and eager to learn new things.

Additional information on the position:

J-P HaapalahtiVice President, SalesMobile phone +358 50 966 334524.1. at 13:00-15:0025.1. at 13:00-15:00

Please, send your application by 28th of January through our web page www.orion.fi.

Client Services Specialist – Blueprint Genetics, Helsinki

Client Services Specialist – Blueprint Genetics, Helsinki

Job description

Introduction

Interested in joining a rapidly growing life sciences company? Our Client Services Team is looking for a highly motivated, social and proactive team player, to fill our full-time Clients Services Specialist position. The Client Services Team consists of highly motivated, energetic and positive experts of genetic testing services and customer communication. Our team works in close collaboration with all production teams, as well as Marketing and Sales.

Job description

In this position, your main tasks include customer communication and support, for customers in your own dedicated region. You will get to use your background in life sciences, and knowledge of our products and services, to offer world-class customer support. By collaborating closely with sales, you will together create optimized solutions for our customers to take our customer experience to the next level. You will work in a fast-paced and evolving environment, with innovative, dynamic and motivated co-workers.

We are looking for a person who enjoys customer service, has excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask, can be flexible with assignments and schedules, and has the social and communication skills essential in succeeding in this position. We are looking to hire several persons for the following regions: North America, Nordics, Middle-East and Europe.

Main tasks include

• Responsibility of communication related to your region’s clients
• Close collaboration with our Sales team
• Providing phone support to our customers around the world
• Developing customer communication processes and functions
• Delivering test results to ordering clinicians

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has knowledge in genetics and experience in customer service or customer support. You have superior attention to detail and have strong organizational skills. Working together for a common goal motivates you, and you feel enthusiastic about learning more of our products and services. You also have the passion and creativity to help develop them further.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences
• Specialization in medical genetics is seen as an asset
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English
• Excellent written and verbal skills in the language relevant to your region (eg. Swedish, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic) is seen as an asset
• Knowledge and experience of your regions culture is considered a plus

What we offer

At Blueprint Genetics, you get to be a part of our global team of innovative, dynamic and motivated people. You will be working at the forefront of health and life sciences. We offer you a rapidly evolving working environment, where you can learn and grow together with the company.

Submit your application and CV along with your salary request as soon as possible, as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Please let us know if you have a special interest in one of the mentioned regions.

Senior Researcher in Breast Cancer Phosphoproteogenomics at the Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, Finland