Ajankohtaista

Scientist – Hologic, Inc. 

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3141056075

About the job

We are looking for an excellent candidate to join our Research & Development Assay Development team in Espoo, Finland. In Espoo RD, we are developing new innovative molecular diagnostics assay products in infectious disease area on our Novodiag platform. These tests are targeted for the global health care markets and will be developed according to the regulatory standards and Science of Sure. You will join around 50 colleagues in Espoo RD and work collaboration with our global RD sites in Paris and San Diego, with expertise in e.g. assay development, chemistry, mechanical and electrical engineering, microfluidics, software development and modeling. You will also co-operate with operate with other disciplines, like engineering, production, and quality / regulatory.

Your responsibilities in position will include:

• Participate in a project team working towards a new innovative molecular diagnostics assay product in infectious disease area on Novodiag platform
• Working in collaboration with design transfer, production, and quality assurance teams
  

We expect form candidate for a position:

• Passion and enthusiasm to participate in a dynamic team for developing novel molecular diagnostics tests for global markets
• Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology methods
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent teamwork skills coupled with proactive way of working
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Good computer skills, willingness to learn new software tools used in R&D
• Experience in working in IVD, life-science or medical device companies as well as familiarity of the applicable regulations and standards in IVD test development is considered as a plus
• Experience with relevant bioinformatics tools an d algorithms is considered as a plus
  

Your key responsibilities:

• Planning, executing, and documenting laboratory experiments, analyzing scientific data and observations in detail
• Supervising and helping research associates as well as work in a laboratory when needed
• Clearly and accurately communicating the results to the team
• Creating product development documentation according to regulatory standards
• Evaluation of new methods and generating proof of concept in collaboration with other R&D teams and production
  

Education:

• PhD or MSc with scientific working experience in appropriate field, such as molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology or clinical microbiology
• 2+ years of working experience in appropriate field

Doctoral researcher / väitöskirjatutkija (protein-based vaccine technologies)

Tampere University

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We are looking for 1-2 motivated Doctoral Researchers who have enthusiasm for the development of protein-based next-generation second-generation vaccine technologies against pandemic pathogens.

Job description

Business Finland, Tampere Tuberculosis Foundation and Finnish Cultural Foundation-funded project PREPARE at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology will demonstrate proof-of-concept for the functionality of our protein-based coronavirus vaccine, strongly emphasizing the identification of the optimal route of commercialization for the developed vaccine.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for highly motivated Doctoral Researchers to contribute to the research, proof-of-concept as well as commercialization activities of the developed vaccines. Full-time doctoral studies are expected to be completed in four years.

Requirements

The project is intended for any suitable candidate with MSc degree in the field of molecular cell biology, biotechnology, immunology, protein engineering, process engineering, bioprocess development, immunobiology or any other relevant field connected to vaccine development, vaccine manufacturing or immunology. We value efficiency, perseverance, flexibility, positive team-player attitude, honesty, motivation, and skills to learn new things. In this regard, we greatly appreciate your success in your previous assignments. However, you may be able to convince your suitability to the project with successful application and interview as well. 

Extra credits are given if your track record shows experience from the following:

• Protein engineering
• Recombinant protein production in insect, mammalian and/or bacterial cells
• Recombinant protein purification (especially with industrially compatible methods)
• Proficiency in working in GLP-/GMP-compliant laboratories
• Ability to create and adjust Standard Operating Procedures for the working environment and for the methodology
• Quality control analyses for protein-based vaccines
• Preclinical mouse work (and qualifications to design and conduct preclinical studies)
• Immunological and safety analyses for the vaccine (especially determination of vaccine-specific T-cell immunity)
• Commercialization activities of drugs and/or vaccines (patenting, IPR-strategy planning, customer contacting, investor dialogue)

Applicants are invited to describe their experience of the methods/assignments listed above. Successful applicants may complement each other’s skills. Successful applicants are expected to devote most of their time to research, commercialization activities, publishing and collaboration with other project members and international partners. 

Successful candidates must be pursuing or will be accepted to study towards a doctoral degree in the doctoral programme of the discipline. Please visit the admissions webpage https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/programmes/doctoral-programmes for more information on eligibility requirements.

The work will be done in cooperation with experienced researchers and the ideal candidate must be ready to learn new techniques/methods and continuously develop his/her skills, as well as be able to work in international environment. The work requires good/excellent command of English.

We Offer

The positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of 18 months and successful applicants are expected to apply funding for completion of their doctoral studies from Tampere University graduate school as well as private foundations. We hope the selected candidate(s) can start as soon as possible (earliest 1st of September, 2022) based on mutually agreed start date. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a doctoral researcher is placed on level 2-4 of the job requirements scale. The salary of the Doctoral Researcher follows the university policy. A typical starting salary for a Doctoral Researcher is about 2500 EUR per month. The salary increases based on experience and the progress of doctoral studies.  

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

Our team is known for working hard with a humorous attitude, so you are welcome to enjoy our bad jokes, too!

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 31st of August 2022 (at 23.59 EEST / UTC+3). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.

Applications should include the following documents:

• BSc and MSc degree certificates
• Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
• List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines
• Reference letter at least from one person (with full contact details)
• Motivation letter (max 1 page), where you introduce at least the following:
  • Yourself and present your qualifications
  • Your previous research fields and main research results
  • Your future goals and research/occupational focus
  • Salary expectation
  • When you would be able to start in the position

For more information, please contact:

Adjunct Professor Minna Hankaniemi, +358504176882 at following times:

• 25 July, 2022 between: 9-10, 15-16 (EEST/UTC +3)
• 1st August, 2022 between: 10-11, 14-16 (EEST/ UTC +3)

or by email: minna.hankaniemi@tuni.fi

// The application deadline has been extended to 31st of August 2022 (at 23.59 EEST / UTC+3). //

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Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi

Dosentti Minna Hankaniemen tutkimusryhmä lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnassa etsii 1-2 väitöskirjatutkijaa Business Finlandin Research to Business (R2B) hankkeeseen, jossa pyritään löytämään paras väylä kehitetyn proteiinipohjaisen koronarokoteteknologian kaupallistamiseen. Tutkimusryhmä keskittyy pääasiassa kehittämään toisen sukupolven proteiinipohjaisia rokoteteknologioita pandeemisia taudinaiheuttajia vastaan ja tutkimustyössä huomioidaan tutkimustulosten kaupallistamisen potentiaali ja pyritään rakentamaan tutkimustuloksista uutta liiketoimintaa.

Väitöskirjatutkijalla on oltava tai hänen tulee hakea oikeutta suorittaa tohtorintutkinto Tampereen yliopistossa.

Hakuohjeet 

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. 

Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 31.8.2022 klo 23.59.

// Hakuaikaa on jatkettu 31.8.2022 klo 23:59 asti. //

Erikoistuva geneetikko

HUS Diagnostiikkakeskus

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Tehtäväkuvaus

Innostaisiko sinua työ nopeasti kehittyvällä alalla? Geneettinen analytiikka kehittyy kiihtyvällä vauhdilla ja vaikuttaa yhä useamman potilaan hoitoon. Genetiikan laboratorio tarvitsee lisää ammattilaisia vastaamaan tähän haasteeseen.

HUS Diagnostiikkakeskus on Suomen johtava kliinisten laboratorio- ja kuvantamispalvelujen tuottaja. HUS Diagnostiikkakeskuksen pääasiallinen toiminta-alue on HUS-kuntayhtymän erikoissairaanhoito ja HUSiin kuuluvien kuntien perusterveydenhuolto sekä Kymenlaakson sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen kuntayhtymän (Kymsote) ja Etelä-Karjalan sosiaali- ja terveyspiirin (Eksote) alueen laboratorio- ja kuvantamistoiminta. HUS Diagnostiikkakeskuksessa työskentelee noin 3500 laboratorio- ja kuvantamisalan asiantuntijaa ja toimintaa on yli 170 toimipisteessä.

HUS Diagnostiikkakeskuksen Genetiikan laboratorio on nopeasti kasvava diagnostisia genetiikan laboratoriotutkimuksia tarjoava laboratorio. Laboratorion tutkimusvalikoima kattaa laajasti sekä perittyjen että somaattisten muutosten tutkimuksia ja toiminta on voimakkaasti siirtymässä genomin laajuisiin tutkimuksiin. Laboratoriossa voi siten saada monipuolisen ja vahvan koulutuksen ja ammattitaidon sairaalageneetikon tehtäviin.

Haettavana oleva sairaalageneetikon koulutustoimi tähtää asetuksessa (564/94) tarkoitettuun sairaalageneetikon pätevyyteen. Toimi täytetään erikoistumiskoulutuksen edellyttämäksi ajaksi. Liitä hakemukseesi selvitys omasta sairaalageneetikon koulutuksen vaiheestasi (hyväksytyistä kliinisen ja teoreettisen koulutuksen suorituksista tai suunnitelma koulutukseen hakeutumisesta, mikäli et ole vielä koulutusohjelmassa) erillisenä liitteenä.

Tehtävän hoitaminen edellyttää sinulta aloitteellista ja itsenäistä työotetta, hyvää organisointikykyä, hyviä vuorovaikutustaitoja sekä innostusta uuden oppimiseen ja kehittämiseen.

Tehtävän kelpoisuusehdot

Ylempi yliopistotutkinto perinnöllisyystiede pääaineena.

Edellytämme asiakas- ja potilastiloissa työskentelevältä tartuntatautilain pykälien 48 ja 48 a mukaista rokotussuojaa, ja terveydenhuollon toimintayksiköissä työskentelevältä terveydentilan selvitystä keuhkotuberkuloosista.

Yhteystiedot

Lisätietoja tehtävästä antavat ylilääkäri Anna-Kaisa Anttonen, puh. 050 427 0523 ja sairaalageneetikko Kirsi Kiiski, puh. 050 428 7258.

Prosessinhoitaja injektiovalmistukseen

Orion (Espoo)

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Etsimme uusia osaajia tuotantoomme injektiovalmistukseen Espooseen! 

Tehtävän kuvaus 

Oletko kiinnostunut työskentelemään merkityksellisen työn parissa Orionin toiminnan keskiössä? Varmuus tuotteidemme ja toimintamme laadusta, luotettavuudesta ja turvallisuudesta on yksi tärkeimmistä toimintamme kulmakivistä. Tule kanssamme rakentamaan hyvinvointia! 

Prosessinhoitajana tehtäviisi kuuluu injektioliuosten valmistusta, laitteiden ja välineiden puhdistamista, työvaiheiden kirjaamista sekä laaduntarkkailua. Työ tehdään kirjallisten ohjeiden mukaisesti puhdastilassa steriilituotannon GMP-määräyksiä noudattaen. 

Työ on osittain itsenäistä, mutta teet tiivistä yhteistyötä vuoron muiden työntekijöiden kanssa. Välillä voi tulla suunnitelmiin nopeitakin muutoksia ja niihin pyritään reagoimaan joustavasti ja asiakaslähtöisesti. Työ on osittain fyysisesti rasittavaa. 

Palkkaamme henkilön vakituiseen, kokoaikaiseen työsuhteeseen. Töitä tehdään keskeytyvässä 2-vuorossa. Työt sijaitsevat hyvien kulkuyhteyksien päässä Espoon Mankkaalla, Urheilupuiston metroaseman lähellä. 

Yksikön kuvaus 

Injektio-osastolla työskentelee yhteensä n. 50 henkilöä. Osaston päätehtävä on huolehtia injektiotuotteiden valmistuksesta aina liuoksesta pakkaamiseen asti. Valmistuksen jälkeen liuos täytetään pulloihin tai ampulleihin. Jokainen pullo ja ampulli tarkastetaan visuaalisesti ennen kuin ne siirtyvät pakkaamoon, jossa tuotteet pakataan asiakkaille. Lisäksi osastolla on oma pesula ja välinehuolto, missä käytettävät välineet pestään ja steriloidaan.

Lue lisää Orionin tuotanto-osastoista nettisivuiltamme. 

Tarjoamme 

 Tarjoamme sinulle erittäin hyvän perehdytyksen ja koulutuksen tehtävääsi sekä mahdollisuuden kehittyä ja lisätä osaamistasi urasi aikana. 

Lisäksi tarjoamme:

• kilpailukykyisen kuukausipalkan, joka voi perehtymisen jälkeen kaksivuorotyössä ja tehtävästä riippuen olla jopa 2300–2700 € kuukaudessa. Palkkaan sisältyvät työehtosopimuksen mukaiset vuorolisät sekä työsuoritukseen perustuva tuotantopalkkio. 
• mahdollisuuden yhtiön tulokseen perustuvaan vuosipalkkioon. 
• kattavat henkilöstöedut kuten liikunta- ja kulttuurietu, terveys- ja kosmetiikkatuotteiden laajan valikoiman ikiomassa henkilökuntamyymälässämme. 
• Orionin kuntosali ja erilaisia liikunta- ja harrastekerhoja. 
• talon sisäisen työterveyspalvelun Espoon toimipisteessämme. 

Ihmisten hyvinvoinnin kehittämiseen liittyvä työn merkityksellisyys on avaintekijä siinä, miksi Orionilla viihdytään erinomaisesti. Lue lisää arvoistamme nettisivuiltamme. Tarjoamme sinulle myös mahdollisuuden kehittyä ja lisätä osaamistasi urasi aikana. 

Edellytykset 

Aikaisempi kokemus erilaisista tuotannon työtehtävistä tai puhdastilatyöskentelystä katsotaan eduksi. Olet oma-aloitteinen ja yhteistyökykyinen sekä luonteeltasi tarkka ja huolellinen. Tehtävissä menestyminen edellyttää hyvää suomen kielen taitoa, sekä valmiutta 2-vuorotyöhön.

Lisätiedot 

Mikäli kiinnostuit, niin haethan tehtävään viimeistään keskiviikkona 31.8.2022! Jätäthän hakemuksesi pian, sillä etenemme sopivien hakijoiden kanssa jo hakuajalla. Lisätietoja tehtävästä antaa työnjohtaja Susanna Veini (puh. 050-9663495, ma-pe klo 10-14).

in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist

Orion

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Orion’s Immuno-Oncology (IO) research team is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist to join the IO team on permanent basis in Turku, Finland.

Description of position

In this role you will contribute to the in-vivo studies and unit’s technical excellence. You will be responsible for supporting IO drug discovery projects and ensuring the highest standard of testing environment. In this role you will have an unique opportunity to work with a range of treatment modalities ranging from small molecules to biologics such as bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells. In addition, you will also participate in supporting other in-vivo studies performed within the Oncology Research department. 

Main responsibilities;

• Complying with the local Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act and the associated Codes of Practice for the Housing and Care of the Animals used in Scientific Procedures.
• Design, setup and implement IO tumor models in conjunction with internal project teams and in line with the regulations.
• Establish and run in-vivo efficacy, PK/PD and mechanism of action studies to test novel IO and other oncology drugs in tumor and non-tumor bearing rodents.
• Establish and validate human and mouse ex vivo primary immune cells assays to study the mechanism of action of IO drugs.
• Provide immunology expertise for the project teams and act as an in-vivo project lead within the IO team.
• Co-ordinate with the line-manager and project team to ensure timely delivery of data and provide reports and presentations as required.
• Provide expert knowledge of tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy and tumor biology to the project team.
• Maintaining high quality and accurate records in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards.
• Working in close collaboration with in-vitro scientists, in-vivo technicians and animal welfare unit.
• Supporting in-vivo needs across the Oncology research organization where necessary

Description of Unit

Immuno-Oncology (IO) is one of four Research teams in Orion’s Oncology R&D. IO team is accountable for novel drug discovery projects, identification and validation of potential IO drug targets within state-of-the-art laboratories and tech­no­lo­gies.

We Offer

We offer you the opportunity to show your talent in one of the most innovative companies in Finland. You get a chance to work in a challenging field of work with excellent colleagues. You will also have the chance to do meaningful work and build the future of Orion. We are striving for excellence in everything we do. We succeed, learn together and appreciate each other. You’ll be empowered to deliver value. Read more about our values!

Requirements

To be a successful in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist ideally you should have the following educational and professional work experiences:

• PhD degree in Immunology, cancer biology or Immuno-Oncology with 3+ years of Industry or academic experience.
• Strong understanding of Immuno-Oncology, cancer immunotherapy, immune cell signalling as evidenced by high impact journal publications or poster presentation at IO conferences.
• Previous experience with bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells is a plus.
• Strong in-vivo research experience especially using mouse syngeneic, humanised mouse tumor models and xenograft tumor models
• Demonstrate ability to independently design, conduct and interpret the data from in-vivo mouse tumor studies.
• Proven experience using standard immunology techniques to support in-vivo and ex-vivo analysis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing tissues harvest and processing samples for multi-colour flow cytometry, multiplex ELISA, IHC, single cell RNA sequencing and gene expression analysis.
• Sound technical competence that includes rodent handling, injections (IV, IP, SC, and PO), palpation, bleeding, and tissue harvest and ex-vivo analysis methods.
• Competency in using GraphPad Prism, flowjo, nSolver software and other standard office software.
• Excellent attention to details with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and take additional responsibilities as a member of the research team.

Additional information

Please send your application with a latest CV, cover letter and salary request in English by 31^st August 2022 at the latest. We may start interviewing candidates before application period closes. 

For further information, please contact Dr Anil Thotakura, Head of Immuno-oncology, +358 50 966 7229, during the following times: July 29^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm, August 4^th, 19^th & 26^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

R&D Production Technician

Nanoform

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About Nanoform 

Nanoform is an innovative drug particle engineering and nanotechnology company listed on the Premier-segment of Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki and Stockholm. Nanoform works together with pharma and biotech partners globally to reduce attrition in clinical trials and enhance their molecules’ formulation performance through its nanoforming services. Leveraging our in-house developed AI engine Starmap® we can also predict which customer molecules show most promise for our technology. Nanoform’s capabilities include GMP manufacturing, and its services span the small to large molecule development space with a focus on solving key issues in drug solubility and bioavailability and on enabling novel drug delivery applications.   

Title 

As part of our company growth we are seeking a R&D Production Technician to support the Bio-team. The Production Technician will report to the Bio-team leader. The location for the job is in our facilities in Helsinki, Finland.  

 Job Purpose 

To produce nanoformed materials for customer and internal projects. The R&D Production Team in Nanoform will be working on a shift rotation.   

Key Responsibilities:

  · Run the production lines in a safe and effective manner following all applicable Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs)  

· Sample raw materials and finished goods in accordance with SOPs. 

· Produce shift reports and fill in tracking sheets as required. 

· Assembly and cleaning of the R&D production line and associated equipment according to standards and SOPs as required and record in log-books. 

· Adhere to health, safety and environment rules at all times. 

· Assist in the production and review of SOPs 

· Work with the QC, Pharmaceutical Development, and Engineering teams as required.   

Required Education and Experience  

· Ideally a minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience in Pharmaceutical or Process industry. 

· Good technical knowledge and understanding of laboratory procedures, methodology and standards. 

· Proven track record in product manufacture to high standards of safety and quality. 

· Capacity to produce clear records and data reports.   

Personal qualities we are looking for 

· You are a doer and have an accurate working style 

· You are flexible in working in a team as well as independently 

· You have an ability to work in a high-performance environment 

· Fluent English, both written and spoken   

What we offer to you 

· A great team to join with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. 

· Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit. 

· You will be part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the pharma industry. 

· We provide extensive learning opportunities. You are able to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new. 

· Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection. 

· Possibility to be part of a unique growth company in the pharma industry.   We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together.   

If you have any questions, please contact the Bio-team leader Maria Lume (maria.lume@nanoform.com)   

Please apply by submitting your application letter and CV to us latest by 4. September 2022. 

We will process the applications as they come and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.   

R&D Scientist or R&D Senior Scientist – Biopharmaceuticals

Nanoform

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About Nanoform 

Nanoform is an innovative drug particle engineering and nanotechnology company listed on the Premier-segment of Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki and Stockholm. Nanoform works together with pharma and biotech partners globally to reduce attrition in clinical trials and enhance their molecules’ formulation performance through its nanoforming services. Leveraging our in-house developed AI engine Starmap® we can also predict which customer molecules show most promise for our technology. Nanoform’s capabilities include GMP manufacturing, and its services span the small to large molecule development space with a focus on solving key issues in drug solubility and bioavailability and on enabling novel drug delivery applications.   

R&D Scientist or R&D Senior Scientist – Biopharmaceuticals 

With a view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking an experienced R&D Scientist or R&D Senior Scientist who shares our ambition to develop break-through products for nanoparticles, to join our Bio-team in the R&D unit. The position is fulltime, and it is focused on the characterization and development of biological nanoparticles. The position includes laboratory work. The scientist reports to the Bio-team leader. The location for the job is in our facilities in Helsinki, Finland. The seniority of the applicant will be reviewed during the recruitment process.   

You will be responsible for  

• Designing and developing biopharmaceuticals and processes for drug products for R&D purposes 
• Planning, coordinating and ensuring timely execution of realistic protocols and reports for feasibility work following current Good Manufacturing Practices and company standards
• Evaluating product testing results and provide next steps for continued development 
• Preparation and delivery of reports, SOPs, and technical presentations for both internal and external parties
• Participating in relevant meetings/teleconferences with clients
• Collaborating within cross-functional teams to ensure products are developed to targeted consumer preferences on time and agreed-upon cost targets
• Managing multiple development projects in a timely manner
• Staying current with recent advances and trends in the drug delivery technology and regulatory policies
• Providing support to the Pharmaceutical Development unit and QC  
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal experience   

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is a prerequisite
• Demonstrated skill in developing biopharmaceuticals
• Experience of Good Laboratory Practices
• Experience with nanoparticles
• Experience with the analytical characterization of large molecule formulations
• Knowledge of protein and nucleic acid chemistry, degradation pathways, and stabilization techniques  
• Knowledge of regulatory documentation, in particular ICH pharmaceutical guidelines
• Experience with various delivery routes and manufacturing processes
• A high degree of professionalism, ethics and integrity  
• Knowledge in the application of QbD concept in design, execution, and      interpretation of product and process development experiments 
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property (IP)

Required Degree 

R&D Scientist:  

· Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with at least three years of relevant industry experience 

· Preferable: PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with relevant industry experience with at least three years of relevant industry experience

R&D Senior scientist:  

· PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with at least five years of relevant industry experience   

Personal qualities we are looking for 

· Excellent laboratory skills and experience working with biological compounds 

· Strong organizational skills, skillful experiment planning and attention to detail 

· Safe and productive work mindset 

· Excellent problem-solving skills 

· You can work in a high-pressure environment  

• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in an interdisciplinary and evolving environment
• Good presentation and written/verbal communication skills
• Handling multiple projects and priorities at the same time in a timely manner
• Good teamwork skills, contributing to a good working environment

What we offer to you 

· A great team to join with skilled and highly motivated colleagues 

· Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit 

· Possibility to take responsibility and grow your competencies 

· Chance to be a part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the medical/healthcare industry 

· Opportunity to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new 

· Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection 

· Possibility to be part of a unique fast-growing company in pharma industry   

We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together!   

If you have any questions, please contact the Bio-team leader Maria Lume (maria.lume@nanoform.com)   

Please send your CV and application letter to us latest by 4. September 2022. 

We will process the applications as they come and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.   

Doctoral AND postdoctoral researcher positions: maternal microbial metabolites and extracellular vesicles in fetal development – University of Helsinki

We are looking for

• a doctoral researcher (PhD / postgraduate student) with life science background
• a postdoc with metabolomics expertise

to join our Academy of Finland research project studying the impacts of maternal microbial metabolites and extracellular vesicles on the fetal immune system development, in humans and other mammals.

For more details, see:

Doctoral researcher (DL 14th August): https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki/749850102/
(or in Finnish: https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki/749850202/)

Postdoc (DL 31st August): https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki/749908502/

Väitöskirjatutkijan ja postdocin pestit: emän/äidin mikrobiston metaboliitit ja solunulkoiset vesikkelit sikiönkehityksessä

Etsimme Akatemia-hankkeeseemme

• väitöskirjatutkijaa, jolla on biotieteellinen koulutus
• metabolomiikka-alan postdoc-tutkijaa

tutkimaan kanssamme emän/äidin mikrobiston metaboliittien ja solunulkoisten vesikkelien vaikutuksia immuunijärjestelmän kehitykseen sikiöaikana, ihmisillä ja muilla nisäkkäillä.

Lisätietoja: 

Väitöskirjatutkija (haku päättyy 14.8.): https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki/749850202/)

Postdoc (haku päättyy 31.8.):https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki/749908502/

In-vivo Research Scientist / Senior Scientist – Orion, Turku

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Orion’s Immuno-Oncology (IO) research team is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist to join the IO team on permanent basis in Turku, Finland.

Description of position

In this role you will contribute to the in-vivo studies and unit’s technical excellence. You will be responsible for supporting IO drug discovery projects and ensuring the highest standard of testing environment. In this role you will have an unique opportunity to work with a range of treatment modalities ranging from small molecules to biologics such as bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells. In addition, you will also participate in supporting other in-vivo studies performed within the Oncology Research department. 

Main responsibilities;

• Complying with the local Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act and the associated Codes of Practice for the Housing and Care of the Animals used in Scientific Procedures.
• Design, setup and implement IO tumor models in conjunction with internal project teams and in line with the regulations.
• Establish and run in-vivo efficacy, PK/PD and mechanism of action studies to test novel IO and other oncology drugs in tumor and non-tumor bearing rodents.
• Establish and validate human and mouse ex vivo primary immune cells assays to study the mechanism of action of IO drugs.
• Provide immunology expertise for the project teams and act as an in-vivo project lead within the IO team.
• Co-ordinate with the line-manager and project team to ensure timely delivery of data and provide reports and presentations as required.
• Provide expert knowledge of tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy and tumor biology to the project team.
• Maintaining high quality and accurate records in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards.
• Working in close collaboration with in-vitro scientists, in-vivo technicians and animal welfare unit.
• Supporting in-vivo needs across the Oncology research organization where necessary

Description of Unit

Immuno-Oncology (IO) is one of four Research teams in Orion’s Oncology R&D. IO team is accountable for novel drug discovery projects, identification and validation of potential IO drug targets within state-of-the-art laboratories and tech­no­lo­gies.

We Offer

We offer you the opportunity to show your talent in one of the most innovative companies in Finland. You get a chance to work in a challenging field of work with excellent colleagues. You will also have the chance to do meaningful work and build the future of Orion. We are striving for excellence in everything we do. We succeed, learn together and appreciate each other. You’ll be empowered to deliver value. Read more about our values!

Requirements

To be a successful in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist ideally you should have the following educational and professional work experiences:

• PhD degree in Immunology, cancer biology or Immuno-Oncology with 3+ years of Industry or academic experience.
• Strong understanding of Immuno-Oncology, cancer immunotherapy, immune cell signalling as evidenced by high impact journal publications or poster presentation at IO conferences.
• Previous experience with bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells is a plus.
• Strong in-vivo research experience especially using mouse syngeneic, humanised mouse tumor models and xenograft tumor models
• Demonstrate ability to independently design, conduct and interpret the data from in-vivo mouse tumor studies.
• Proven experience using standard immunology techniques to support in-vivo and ex-vivo analysis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing tissues harvest and processing samples for multi-colour flow cytometry, multiplex ELISA, IHC, single cell RNA sequencing and gene expression analysis.
• Sound technical competence that includes rodent handling, injections (IV, IP, SC, and PO), palpation, bleeding, and tissue harvest and ex-vivo analysis methods.
• Competency in using GraphPad Prism, flowjo, nSolver software and other standard office software.
• Excellent attention to details with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and take additional responsibilities as a member of the research team.

Additional information

Please send your application with a latest CV, cover letter and salary request in English by 31^st August 2022 at the latest. We may start interviewing candidates before application period closes. 

For further information, please contact Dr Anil Thotakura, Head of Immuno-oncology, +358 50 966 7229, during the following times: July 29^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm, August 4^th, 19^th & 26^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

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


Orion Corporation operates in more than 30 countries, where we Orionees, 3300 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do.

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We are looking for a proactive and self-driven Laboratory Technician for a fixed term position for the period 15.8.2022-31.12.2023 with potential to a permanent position in Production after 1.1.2024. You enjoy working with high technology products and driving multiple initiatives at the same time. You want to develop yourself and the way of working. We offer motivating tasks in an innovative and international working environment.

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Your work will include manufacturing and quality control of Food Protection molecular products (reagents related to DNA extraction and qPCR) and conducting molecular experiment work on the enhancement of Molecular Food Protection manufacturing processes. You will conduct molecular and microbial methods such as sample preparation, real-time PCR experiments, analyze results and maintain instruments and laboratory. You are expected to contribute by thinking through issues related to laboratory work. You are well-organized and able to maintain formal laboratory and manufacturing records. You enjoy working with high technology products and want to develop yourself and the way of working.

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• >1 years relevant experience of working in laboratory and/or production environment
• Solid knowledge of real-time PCR and molecular methods
• Knowledge of basic microbiological techniques and methods
• Good computer skills and experience in MS Office package
• Good written and spoken Finnish, and preferably English
• Strong teamwork capabilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of lyophilization and enzyme technology is preferred

Please send in your application, including a cover letter, CV and salary request in English. Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by 22nd of July 2022. Reference: 210717BR. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

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