R&D Scientist, Medical Diagnostics – Canatu, Vantaa
2.8.2024Apply latest by 15th of August
About the job
Canatu is a carbon nanomaterial developer creating the most advanced carbon nanotubes for industry-transforming products. The Canatu carbon nanotube (CNT) technology has been created with a unique process that ensures the required versatility and reliability for highly engineered solutions. Canatu partners with forerunner companies, together transforming products for better tomorrows with nano carbon. The company’s focus is in the automotive and semiconductor industries with the portfolio’s core spanning from ADAS heaters to 3D touch sensors and to EUV membranes. The experts at Canatu think big and create impacts on the tiniest scale – nano solutions for massive impact. Canatu’s headquarter is in Finland with sales offices in the US, Japan, and Taiwan. More information on www.canatu.com.
Canatu is further expanding operations and building a passionate team to drive our biosensor development and commercialization. Join us to develop the next-generation medical diagnostics solutions!
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly competent
R&D Scientist, Medical Diagnostics
who will work as an engineering expert in our biosensor team. In this role, you will be contributing to the design, validation and assessment of biosensors and assays. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the company where we are passionate about solving world-scale problems with nanoscale innovations. The successful candidate has a passion for innovation, commitment to achieve, and is driven by curiosity. As a person, you strive in a fast-paced changing environment. In this position, you will report to the CTO.
Responsibilities:
- Research and development of biosensors towards commercial applications
- Surface chemistry modification for biosensor application
- Sourcing and implementation of appropriate biorecognition elements, e.g., antibodies or aptamers, to meet the application requirements
- Perform /analyze testing and verification data according to regulations and standards for manufacturing processes (e.g. cGMP and GPD)
- Manage work packages and tasks
- Write technical reports and documents
Our expectations for you:
- Some experience in development of electrochemical or immuno-based biosensors and assays from academia or industry.
- Knowledge of biosensors principles, design and basic characterizations including sensor stack related materials, e.g. capillary materials and membranes
- Knowledge of biochemistry, immunochemistry, enzyme immobilization, DNA, and RNA chemistries
- Hands-on experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to learn fast and work independently at the customer interface
- Solid problem-solving skills, customer-oriented mindset and “can do” attitude
- Good time management and interpersonal skills
- MSc or PhD in chemistry, material science, biochemistry, electrical engineering, or some other similar degree in relevant field
What do we offer you?
At Canatu we have substantial growth prospects, and we are constantly seeking innovation. As a rapidly growing company, the roles here are expansive, allowing you to engage in diverse tasks. Our purpose is driven by technology, enabling a multitude of possibilities. As an entrepreneurial company with over 120 employees from about 30 different nationalities, you will be a part of a dynamic and forward-looking scale-up with great team spirit and peer support. At Canatu, the following core values define who we are and who we want to be, guiding us in our day-to-day work:
- Curiosity to discover provides us with the spark that takes us out into the world to observe and find.
- Commitment to achieve is how we take those discoveries from ideas to something concrete.
- Collaboration for impact is required to develop what we create into impactful and meaningful products.
- Passion for progress keeps us working for new ways to do things for better tomorrows.
Does this resonate? If yes, please apply already today and join us to leave your mark and do the work with an impact.
For further information please contact CTO Ilkka Varjos at +358 400372785 on Friday 9th August between 14-15 or on Monday 12th August between 14-15. Please send your CV and cover letter together with the salary request by August 15th, 2024.