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Laboratory Technician – Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy, Vantaa

22.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/thermo-fisher-scientific-laboratory-technician-vantaa-sdsuu-12615453?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

About Finland

Our Finland locations include Vantaa and Joensuu, employing over 900 professionals supporting functions such as production, instrument and reagent manufacturing, R&D, marketing, sales, quality, administrative support and supply chain. We hire experts in different fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology and bioinformatics. Our Vantaa site develops pipettes and microplate instruments and develops and manufactures clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers, laboratory automation solutions and food safety kits. It is conveniently located close to the Vantaankoski railway station. Please read more about Finnish sites, innovative work and collaborative colleagues at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/finland.

Take a look how our software professionals in Finland are enjoying our innovative work atmosphere and the role they are playing in helping humankind: https://youtu.be/wDm4NLxq3nI

How will you make an impact?

We are looking for a proactive, self-driven result orientated team player for a Laboratory Technician role for a fixed-term position until 31st of August 2021. 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. You will be working in the Microbiology Division (MBD) Vantaa Food Protection R&D team.

What will you do?

You will be part of the molecular food protection R&D team responsible for designing and developing new molecular diagnostic products to complement the current microbiology product range. Your work will include product development tasks focused on molecular and microbial methods, sample preparation, NGS experiments, instrument and laboratory maintenance. You maintain formal laboratory records and report results to the R&D team. You are expected to execute projects in accordance with agreed plans and schedules and planning your own work assisted by R&D Scientists.

How will you get here?

  • Bachelor’s degree or similar in biosciences or biotechnology or related field (e.g. microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, engineering discipline)
  • >1 years relevant research experience
  • Solid knowledge of NGS technology and molecular methods
  • Experience on IonTorrent platform preferred
  • Knowledge and experience of basic microbiological techniques and methods
  • Experience from bacterial and DNA work and working in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories preferred
  • Knowledge of scientific instrumentation and various software applications related to molecular biology
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong teamwork capabilities
  • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and balance changing needs
  • Good computer skills and experience in MS Office package
  • Fluent written and spoken English and Finnish

Please send in your application, including a cover letter, CV and salary request in English (in one document). Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by 13.12.2020. Reference: 137580BR. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

If you have questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and/or the position – please contact Tiina Karla, R&D Supervisor, tiina.karla@thermofisher.com.

About us:

Each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. It’s not just a career, it’s a chance to realise your best – professionally and personally.

Join us and contribute to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer: http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Formulation Scientist or Senior Formulation Scientist, Biopharmaceuticals – Nanoform Finland Oy, Helsinki

22.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/nanoform-finland-oy-formulation-scientist-or-senior-formulation-scientist-helsinki-sdsuu-12617921?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

With a view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking an experienced Formulation Scientist or Senior Formulation Scientist who shares our ambition to develop break-through products for nanoparticles, to join our formulation team in the Pharmaceutical Development unit. The position is fulltime, and it is focused on formulation development for biological compounds (peptides/proteins). The position includes laboratory work. The scientist reports to our Pharmaceutical Development Manager. 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

  • Design and develop formulations and processes for drug products for large molecules for R&D purposes as well as for preclinical and clinical trials
  • Plan, coordinate and ensure timely execution of realistic protocols and reports for feasibility work and clinical trial materials following current Good Manufacturing Practices and company standards
  • Evaluate product testing results and provide next steps for continued development 
  • Preparation and delivery of reports, SOPs, and technical presentations for both in-house and external parties
  • Participate in relevant meetings/teleconferences with clients
  • Participate in problem-solving of relevant topics
  • Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure products are developed to targeted consumer preferences on time and agreed-upon cost targets
  • Apply Quality-by-Design (QbD) principles to product development
  • Manage multiple development projects and develop formulations in a timely manner
  • Stays current with recent advances and trends in the drug delivery technology and regulatory policies
  • Provide support to R&D and QC  
  • Other duties as assigned

Ideal experience

  • Demonstrated skill in developing pharmaceutical formulations for peptides and/or proteins
  • Experience with nanoparticles
  • Experience with the analytical characterization of large molecule formulations
  • Knowledge of protein or nucleic acid chemistry, degradation pathways, and stabilization techniques
  • A high degree of professionalism, ethics and integrity  
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is a prerequisite
  • Experience in the application of QbD concept in design, execution, and interpretation of formulation and process development experiments 
  • Insight into gastrointestinal physiology
  • Familiarity with Intellectual Property (IP)

Required Degree

  • For Formulation Scientist role: Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field with at least three years of relevant industry experience
    • Preferable: PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field with relevant industry experience with at least three years of relevant industry experience
  • For Senior Formulation Scientist role: PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least five years of relevant industry experience

Personal qualities we are looking for

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • You are a doer and have an accurate working style
  • 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
  • Be client and patient conscious, considering quality, safety and project

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
  • Brand new laboratory facilities with state-of-art equipment
  • Chance to be a part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the medical/healthcare industry
  • Extensive learning opportunities
  • 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 Pharmaceutical Development Manager, Satu Lakio, mobile  +358 50 56 16 413 on Mon 23rd, Tue 24th or Wed 25th of Nov during office hours (EET) or satu.lakio@nanoform.com.Please apply by by 30th of November 2020.

R&D Scientist, Bioinformatics – ThermoFisher Scientific, Finland

14.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/rd-scientist-bioinformatics-scsom-12594551?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com .

About Finland

Our Finland locations include Vantaa and Joensuu, employing over 900 professionals supporting functions such as production, instrument and reagent manufacturing, R&D, marketing, sales, quality, administrative support and supply chain. We hire experts in different fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology and bioinformatics. Our Vantaa site develops pipettes and microplate instruments and develops and manufactures clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers, laboratory automation solutions and food safety kits. It is conveniently located close to the Vantaankoski railway station. Please read more about Finnish sites, innovative work and collaborative colleagues at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/finland .

Take a look how our software professionals in Finland are enjoying our innovative work atmosphere and the role they are playing in helping humankind: https://youtu.be/wDm4NLxq3nI

How will you make an impact?

Thermo Fisher Scientific is currently recruiting for an R&D Scientist, Bioinformatics to join the Research and Development department based in Vantaa, Finland.

R&D Scientist, Bioinformatics position reporting to the R&D Supervisor, Molecular Food Protection. The jobholder is working in one of the molecular food protection R&D teams with up to 5 other Scientists/Lab technicians on the development, optimization and verification of NGS based methods for the speciation of meat, fish and plant species, and the detection and characterization of foodborne pathogens.

Key responsibilities:

Essential tasks, responsibilities and authorizations

  • Sustaining Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) process and mapping out and applying methods to support NGS product development and implementing the new methods and applications
  • Supporting, developing and identifying improvements to assays for species identification
  • Following advancements in the field of sequencing and communicating these to the team
  • Developing assays and methods for bacterial identification
  • Evaluating project risks and providing formal risk assessment reviews
  • Development of new products based on Real Time PCR and NGS to complement the current product range
  • Executing analyses for assay development (sequence similarity analysis, inclusivity/exclusivity analyses) and oligo design
  • Using bioinformatics pathways to support all projects involving micro-organisms sequence data handling and inclusion/exclusion studies
  • Processing sequencing data
  • Interpret large, complex and ambiguous datasets, and extract key findings from datasets quickly and accurately
  • Proactively identifying improvements to current computational processes and product designs to ensure reliability, accuracy and speed of analyses and robust best in class products
  • Supporting the existing products, updating and writing instructions and SOP’s
  • Supporting customer issues by answering to technical support requests
  • Ensuring quality standards set for new and current products are maintained
  • Fulfillment of the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice
  • Will work on several projects simultaneously and balance changing needs
  • Will work in own team and with others at the same level in other teams as well as interact with other teams and departments

Experience/Qualifications/Qualities:

Master’s degree or higher in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Engineering discipline

Minimum Requirements for Experience and Skills

  • 2 years of experience of working in the field of molecular biology, R&D and product support
  • Knowledge of bioinformatics methods and tools especially for sequence and database analysis
  • Expertise with comparative genomics tools (BLAST, multiple alignments, phylogenetic analysis
  • Advanced Linux/Unix work environment skills
  • Expertise in at least one high-level programming language
  • Familiarity with Bash, R and Git
  • Familiarity with bacterial and viral taxonomy and naming conventions
  • Familiarity with NCBI/ENA databases
  • Fluent written and spoken English and preferably Finnish

Please send in your application, including a cover letter, CV and salary request in English. Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by 4 th December 2020. Reference: 135414BR. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

If you have questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and/or the position – please contact Tiina Karla, R&D Supervisor, Specialty Diagnostics Group. tiina.karla@thermofisher.com
Recruiter is John Kirtley @john.kirtley@thermofisher.com

About us:
Each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. It’s not just a career, it’s a chance to realise your best – professionally and personally.

Join us and contribute to our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer: http://jobs.thermofisher.com Apply

Tutkija HUS Helsingin Biopankki – HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala, Helsinki

14.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/tutkija-hus-helsingin-biopankki-shsus-12598226?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

HUSissa toimiva Helsingin Biopankki kerää biologisia näytteitä sekä niihin liittyviä monipuolisia data-aineistoja biolääketieteellisen tutkimuksen tarpeisiin. Haemme monialaiseen joukkoomme senioritasoista data-analyytikkoa (data scientist, datatieteilijä) analysoimaan ja käsittelemään näytteisiin liittyviä terveystietoja sekä esim. näytteistä analysoitua genomidataa. Työskentelet asiantuntijana kotimaisten sekä kansainvälisten huippututkijoiden kanssa kooten ja analysoiden biopankkinäytteisiin liittyviä tietoaineistoja tutkimushankkeille. Asiakastyöhön liittyvän data-analytiikan lisäksi työ sisältää potilastietojärjestelmissä olevien terveystietojen ETL-prosessointia ja esikäsittelyä analysoitavaan muotoon.

Edellytämme sinulta

– Vahvaa ohjelmointitaitoa sekä tietokantaosaamista, ymmärrystä tietomalleista ja algoritmeista, kokemusta erilaisista ohjelmointiympäristöistä, virtuaalipalvelimista ja pilvipalveluista.

– Analyyttistä luonnetta ja omatoimisuutta sekä aitoa innostusta dataratkaisujen kehittämiseen ja datan ja sen laadun sekä hyödynnettävyyden ymmärtämiseen

– Kykyä toimia osana monialaista tiimiä yhteistyössä tutkija-asiakkaiden, ICT-asiantuntijoiden sekä terveydenhuollon ammattilaisten kanssa. Työssä edellytetään myös sitoutumista vastuunottoon tavoitteiden saavuttamiseksi aikataulujen puitteissa.

– Hyvää suomen kielen taitoa

Biopankin pääasiallinen analyysiympäristö toimii osana HUSin tietoallasinfrastruktuuria (Azure), jonka Azure Data Bricks-ympäristöön sekä adl-tietovarastoon liittyvä kokemus katsotaan eduksi. Lääketieteellinen osaaminen sekä aiempi kokemus joko potilasrekisteriaineistoista tai genomidatan analyysista on eduksi, samoin kuin aiempi kokemus tutkimustyöstä on eduksi. Työhön on mahdollista sisällyttää myös mahdollisuus osallistua akateemisiin tutkimuksiin sekä koneoppimisen ja tekoälyn analyysimenetelmien kehittämiseen.

Helsingin Biopankki tarjoaa miellyttävän ja joustavan työyhteisön sekä yhteiskunnallisesti tärkeän työn, jossa on mahdollisuus kehittyä ja kartuttaa kokemusta, ja joka tarjoaa runsaasti mahdollisuuksia itsensä kehittämiseen. Teemme työtä, jossa on mahdollisuus vaikuttaa suoraan sairauksien tunnistamisen ja hoidon kehittymiseen, lääketieteellistä tutkimusta edistäen.

Hakukelpoisuus

Tehtävässä ei ole asetettuja kelpoisuusvaatimuksia.

Edellytämme soveltuvaa korkeakoulututkintoa ja soveltuvaa kokemusta.

Painotamme valinnassa kokemusta vastaavanlaisista tehtävistä ja hakijan soveltuvuutta analyytikkotiimimme täydentämiseen.

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

Kohteen aloituspäivämäärä: 2021-1-1
Ensisijainen sijainti: Helsinki-Haartmaninkatu 3, Helsinki
Organisaatio: 7104 Tutkimus- ja opetustoiminnan johdon vastuualue
Työsuhteen tyyppi: VakinainenVakinainen
Aikataulu: Kokopäiväinen
Työvuoro: kokopäivätyö
Noudatettava työ- tai virkaehtosopimus: KVTES
Yhteystiedot: Tietojärjestelmäpäällikkö Hanna Heikkinen hanna.heikkinen@hus.fi
Työnantajakuvaus: HUS Helsingin yliopistollisessa sairaalassa saa vuosittain hoitoa noin 680 000 potilasta. HUSissa työskentelee lähes 27 000 ammattilaista kaikkien potilaiden parhaaksi. Vastuullamme on 24 jäsenkunnan asukkaiden erikoissairaanhoito. Lisäksi meille on keskitetty valtakunnallisesti useiden harvinaisten ja vaikeiden sairauksien hoito. HUS on Suomen suurin terveydenhuoltoalan toimija ja maan toiseksi suurin työnantaja. Osaamisemme on kansainvälisesti tunnettua ja tunnustettua. Yliopistollisena sairaalana tutkimme ja kehitämme jatkuvasti hoitomenetelmiämme sekä toimintaamme. HUS on savuton.
Hakuaika päättyy: 2020-12-4

Tohtorikoulutettava koirien epilepsiatutkimukseen liittyvään projektiin Eläinlääketieteelliseen tiedekuntaan (Epilepsian diagnostiset ja prognostiset biomarkkerit)

10.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

Helsingin yliopiston Eläinlääketieteellinen tiedekunta hakee

TOHTORIKOULUTETTAVAA

määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen alkaen 4.1.2021 tai sopimuksen mukaan 2 vuodeksi (jatkorahoitusta haetaan hankkeen kuluessa).

Tehtävä sijoittuu kliinisen hevos- ja pieneläinlääketieteen osastolle Suomen Akatemian rahoittamaan tutkimushankkeeseen, jossa tutkitaan koiran spontaanin epilepsiamallin avulla epilepsian prognostisia ja diagnostisia biomarkkereita. Tutkimus keskittyy erityisesti solunulkoisten vesikkelien analysointiin epilepsiaa sairastavilla koirilla.

Tohtorikoulutettavan tehtävänä on väitöskirjatyön tekeminen kuvatussa hankkeessa ja tohtorin tutkinnon suorittaminen. Tohtorikoulutettavan työnkuva sisältää monipuolisesti erilaisia tehtäviä, kuten avustusta tutkimukseen osallistuvien koirien kliinisissä tutkimuksissa ja näytteiden keräämisessä, solunulkoisten vesikkeleiden eristämistä ja karakterisointia sekä bioinformatiikka-analyysiä proteomiikkadatasta. Tohtorikoulutettavan tehtäviä voidaan painottaa hakijan osaamisen ja kiinnostuksen mukaan. Opetustehtäviä on enintään 5 % vuosittaisesta työajasta.

Tehtävä edellyttää:

• soveltuvaa ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa esimerkiksi eläinlääketieteen, biolääketieteen, solu- ja molekyylibiologian tai muulta soveltuvalta alalta

• kykyä ja motivaatiota itsenäiseen ongelmanratkaisuun ja monitieteiseen, soveltavaan tutkimukseen

• hyvää englannin kielen taitoa (kirjallinen ja suullinen)

Hakuaika päättyy 6.12.2020 (klo 23.59). Katso lisätietoa tehtävästä ja hakemisesta: https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/tohtorikoulutettava-koirien-epilepsiatutkimukseen-liittyvaan-projektiin-elainlaaketieteelliseen-tiedekuntaan

Process Development Manager to MSAT – FinVector, Kuopio

8.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.sympahr.net/public/pq.aspx?e2447830&lang=en-US

We are looking for a Process Development Manager to strengthen our MSAT Team. MSAT stands for Manufacturing, Science and Technology.

Suitable candidate has experience in managing people and preferably, has knowledge or experience in Process Development and Process Scale-up in biotech industry manufacturing setting. You would be developing process understanding and expertise as well as providing scientific support on manufacturing processes together with our great scientist team. This role includes establishing priorities, monitoring the progress of all assigned projects, allocating resources, and ensuring that projects meet milestones and deadlines for new product development projects.

It is an advantage if you already have some experience in biotech industry in process development, process scale up, tech transfer or manufacturing. Furthermore, you can have experience in GMP-work, or knowledge of quality systems.

Ideal candidate will be a SME in all aspects of commercial manufacture i.e. chemistry, process development, process management and troubleshooting, process scale-up, process robustness improvement, tech transfer and manufacturing support.

You could be the person if…

You are able to make clear decisions based on challenging choices and calculated risks. You take responsibility over projects and people. You are resourceful and own your own role.

You can apply your expertise in technical and scientific topics and share your knowledge to the organization. You understand different functions in the organization and the links between them.

You are able to work in a systematic and strategic manner to achieve objectives. You are able to see future prospects and have overall vision of your own responsibility area.

It is an advantage if…

You are able to set direction, define suitable course of action, and delegate responsibilities in a practical manner. Moreover, you are proficient at planning projects and functions, efficient in time management and good at organizing needed resources.

You are good at building relations within the organization and you find it easy to communicate at all levels of the organization.  You are able to set common views and drive people towards set objectives in a positive manner.

Most importantly, as a Process Development Manager you need to inspire, support and develop your team!

In order to succeed, you would need a degree in the fields of biosciences, cell biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or any other related field of study. You also need to communicate fluently both in written and spoken English.

The position is permanent and we hope that you are able to join our team in December 2020-January 2021. This role is new in our organization due to our ongoing growth.

Please apply by 22th Nov 2020!

For more information about the position, phone Minna Hassinen, tel +358 50 433 6447. You’ll reach Minna on weekdays between 12-16.

Process Development Scientist – FinVector, Kuopio

8.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.sympahr.net/public/pq.aspx?e0872fe2&lang=en-US

We are looking for Process Development Scientists in our MSAT team. MSAT stands for Manufacturing, Science and Technology.

Your primary responsibilities as a Process Development Scientist is to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for large-scale upstream, downstream manufacturing processes or aseptic filling. This position is a great opportunity for someone with some industry experience to enter a Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) role focusing on Process Development for a manufacturing process. As a Process Development Scientist, you will focus on the Process Science section in MSAT, using manufacturing models to support root cause investigations and evaluate process improvements. It is an advantage if you already have some experience of GMP-work, or you have knowledge of quality systems. Moreover, experience in cell culture techniques (upstream), virus or protein production (upstream) and purification (downstream) or manufacturing of solutions to production (buffer preparation) help you getting into job easier. Knowledge of GMP compliant materials and/or Extractables & Leachables studies are a benefit.

You could be the person if…

You produce clear, easily understandable and accurate documentation in English. You have good skills in analyzing data, both verbal and numeral. You are also seeking new information to solve challenges and make decisions based on the data.

You are able to innovate new ideas, approaches and views.

Your working style is precise and you achieve objectives set to you in a timely manner. You also want to develop yourself and are able to take feedback on areas of improvements.

In order to succeed, you would need a degree in the fields of biosciences, cell biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or any other related field of study.

As a person, we would like you to be open-minded towards new challenges and spread good team spirit. You also need to communicate fluently both in written and spoken English.

We hope you can start in December 2020-January 2021.

Apply by 22nd November!

For more information about the position, phone Minna Hassinen, tel +358 50 433 6447. You’ll reach Minna on weekdays between 12-16.

Filling Specialist – FinVector, Kuopio

8.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.sympahr.net/public/pq.aspx?5fdb7fec&lang=en-US

You are interested in pharmaceutical manufacturing and would like to join one of the world’s leading gene therapy/biopharma companies. Great! We are looking for a Filling Specialist to our Drug Product team.

Your main responsibilities include documentation of GMP operations and participating in the aseptic filling process of our products.  Work is done in cleanroom environment according to current GMP guidelines.

In order to succeed, you need a degree in pharmaceutical technology, pharmacy or biotechnology. Strong theoretical understanding of the lifespan of drugs will help you to comprehend our biological process if you have not yet gained any experience in the field. It is an advantage if you already have some experience of aseptic- or GMP-work, or you have knowledge of quality systems. We hope that your way of working is systematic and precise, but you can also easily adapt to changes. As a Filling Specialist you need to have the courage to act on mistakes and grievances. We offer you an international working environment hence you will need to communicate fluently both in written and spoken English. If you are open-minded, team-oriented and easygoing, you will fit perfectly into our team.

The position is first temporary for a year with the option to have a permanent position after that. We hope that you are able to start to work at latest in January and you are ready to work in shifts.

We offer you active and lively work community with highly skilled and experienced personnel in gene therapy manufacturing. We provide you an extensive occupational health-care and we support your well-being by Smartum-account. Our comprehensive initial training gives you a gentle start for your FinVector- career. Furthermore, we will continue to support your personal development.

Send you application by 22nd Nov!

For more information about the position, phone Janne Weisell, Filling Manager, tel. +358 44 430 4639. Please phone at 10-16 on weekdays.

Specialists to Quality Assurance – FinVector, Kuopio

8.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.sympahr.net/public/pq.aspx?415699a5&lang=en-US

Are you interested in biopharmaceutical quality and advanced therapies? We are looking for Specialists to join our Quality Assurance team.

Your main task is to ensure the manufacturing operations in FinVector are conducted according to GMP and regulatory requirements by reviewing and approving GMP documents. The focus is on the QA review of BMRs, testing records, deviations, GMP project documents and risk assessments. You will also be involved with solving manufacturing, testing and quality system related problems.

In order to succeed you need to have a degree in biosciences or related. Moreover, understanding of quality systems and GMP-regulations as well as previous experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance are seen a plus but not mandatory. If you pay precise attention to details but you also easily manage entireties, this job suits you. Furthermore, we hope your way of working is systematic, unprompted and cooperative. All our documentation is in English and the team is international hence you need to communicate fluently both in written and spoken English.

We offer you an active and lively work community with highly skilled and experienced colleagues in gene therapy manufacturing. We provide you an extensive occupational health-care and we support your well-being by Smartum-account. Our comprehensive initial training gives you a gentle start for your FinVector- career. Furthermore, we will continue to support your personal development.

These positions are first temporary for a year with the option to have a permanent position after that. We hope that you are able to start to work in January.

For more information about the positions, phone Stefan Weber, QA Manager, Operations tel. +358 444304739. You’ll reach Stefan on weekdays between 10-16.

Research Scientist, In Vivo Disease Models, Neurological Genetic Disorders – Orion Oyj, Turku

8.11.2020 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/orion-research-scientist-in-vivo-disease-models-neurological-genetic-disorders-turku-sdsuu-12573469?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

Orion Corporation operates in more than 20 countries, where we Orionees, 3200 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. 

Description of position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative scientist to a fixed term position (substitute during parental leave). You will contribute with strong in vivo research experience and disease biology knowledge in the field of rare genetic disorders or neurodegerative disorders. This position is located in Turku.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Actively contribute to project ideation, planning and execution of research activities.
  • Develop methodologies and set up in vivo disease models for neurological genetic disorders as well as validate the models against each other and against pathology observed in patients.
  • Contribute to phenotyping behavior, motor performance and disease progression in in vivo disease models.
  • Plan and conduct experimental treatment studies in in vivo disease models.
  • Analyse and interpret data and effectively document and communicate results.
  • Interface with external academic, biotechnology, and contract research organizations.

Description of unit

The focus of the Neurological Genetic Disorders research unit is on progressive, serious and life-threatening diseases, where patients are lacking adequate treatment. This research unit is a part of the Neurological Disorders Research department. We aim to develop treatments which are disease modifying or which deliver significant symptomatic relief to patients.

Requirements

  • MSc degree in relevant field of life sciences such as pharmacology or biology.
  • Hands on experience in nonclinical in vivo research.
  • Hands on experience in in vivo sensorymotor and behavioural models.
  • Proven track record in rare genetic disorders or neurodegenerative diseases research.
  • Understanding of drug discovery and development.
  • Fluency in English.

We offer

We offer you opportunities to use your own strengths and to utilize your competencies. As an expert, you will be a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team jointly innovating and developing new treatments for the patients. Appreciation of colleagues, strive for excellence and building the future are our core values. The culture of Orion R&D is professional and built on leading expertise, and we enjoy working together.

Additional information 

Would you like to know more about the position? Please contact Jarkko Venäläinen, Head of Neurological Genetic Disorders Research, +358509667978. He is best available during the following times (EET): Monday November 9th at 15-16 and Tuesday November 10 th at 15-16. 

Please submit your cover letter and CV with your salary request at the latest on Wednesday November 18th 2020.

Join us – together we build well-being and do work that we are proud of!

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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.