We are seeking a highly motivated and goal-oriented Image Analysis Specialist/Engineer/Coordinator to develop and apply cutting-edge light microscopy image analysis workflows. The salary range is 3 140 – 4 440 € / month. Title and salary will be based on your experience, skills and merits. The position is initially available from 1.1.2026 to 31.12.2028.
The position
This role offers a unique opportunity to apply and integrate advanced image processing techniques to progress the fields of biomedical and life sciences. Working within a team of biologists, physicists and engineers, the specialist will help build robust and reproducible protocols to extract meaningful quantitative information from both simple and complex microscopy datasets and present it effectively.
This is a joint position between Biomedicum Imaging Unit BIU at the Meilahti campus and Light Microscopy Unit LMU at the Viikki campus, which are open access core facilities offering a wide variety of basic and advanced light microscopy techniques to several hundred local, national and international users annually.
Specific tasks
• Develop and apply different image analysis approaches to, for example, segment, track, and characterize cellular structures and dynamics in biological systems, including 3D and timelapse light microscopy data, and embed these approaches into the general service portfolio of BIU/LMU. • Maintain custom scripts and software tools for microscopy image analysis and data processing, implement image analysis according to FAIR principles. • Create a well organised, version controlled (including software version packaging) space for sharing image analysis workflows. • Communicate concepts of image analysis and their relevance for biological questions to experts and non-experts. • Take part in the planning stage of users’ imaging projects. • Organise monthly Helsinki Bioimaging Call4Help sessions for users.
Qualifications
• PhD in computer science, biological science (e.g. cell biology, biophysics, bioengineering), physical science, or related science or engineering field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience required. • Extensive experience with image analysis principles and algorithms. • Proficiency with command line prompting and at least one programming language. • Familiarity with software engineering practices such as version management, build management, and testing. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a group.
In addition, one or more of the following would be advantageous:
• Knowledge of light microscopy imaging modalities, and image artifacts. • Experience with 3D image data analysis and 3D image visualization. • Experience with machine learning or deep learning-based segmentation algorithms. • Experience with statistical analysis to interpret quantitative image data and generate biological insights. • Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment in academic or industrial settings.
Contract & salary
The position is initially available from 1.1.2026 to 31.12.2028.
The salary is based on the salary system of Finnish universities for technical and support staff. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The salary range is 3 140 – 4 440 € / month. Title and salary will be based on your experience, skills and merits.
How to apply
Applications are to be sent by November 15th, 2025, using the UH recruitment system via the button ”Apply now”. The application should include a short cover letter (max 1 page) describing your expertise and motivation for the position, a CV (max 2 pages), and the names and contact information for at least two references.
Contact details
Further inquiries regarding the project scope or position details, please contact: maria.vartiainen@helsinki.fi Maria Vartiainen, Research director E-mail: maria.vartiainen@helsinki.fi HiLIFE/Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Finland
University of Helsinki (UH) is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE is an independent research institute at UH that supports high-quality life science research across campuses and faculties. Coordination of open access life science research infrastructures is one of the key roles of HiLIFE, and these facilities are grouped into 17 thematic platforms. One such platform is Helsinki Bioimaging (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/infrastructures/bioimaging), which provides expertise and state-of-the-art equipment for modern light and electron microscopic bioimaging applications.
Laittakaa kalenteriin päivämäärä 31.3.2023 ylös, sillä jälleen kerran saamme järjestää yhdessä Suomen Sidekudostutkijoiden kanssa yhteisen seminaarin. Biomedicum täyttyy mitä mielenkiintoisimmista puhujista ja ilta huipentuu yhteiselle illalliselle. Halukkaille on mahdollisuus päästä pitämään oma lyhyt esityksensä, joten muistathan lähettää abstraktisi viimeistään tiistaihin 28.2. mennessä. Rekisteröidy tapahtumaan 17.3. mennessä! Helsingissä nähdään!
Once again we are proud to inform that the 2nd joint meeting together with Finnish Matrix Biology Society will be held on Friday 31.3.2023 in Biomedicum, Helsinki. There will be great speakers and interesting talks, and finally a dinner that ends the whole seminar day. For short talks, remember to submit your abstract by 28.2. Remember to register for the seminar by 17th March! See you in Helsinki!
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. QA Specialist
With the view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking a QA Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team. You will work together with our Production and Engineering teams to ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance as we expand our facilities and increase the volume of our GMP production. You will be working on shift and will be supported by subject matter experts in the Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Research and Development teams. You will be working in our facility in Helsinki, Finland. You will be responsible for
· Lifecycle management of Quality Management System documents, including
Instructions
Master Batch Instructions and Batch Records
Corrective and Preventive Action Plans
Deviations
Risk Assessments
Change Controls
Quality Control documents
· Developing and managing long-term archiving of Quality Management System documents
· Participating in the development of the Quality Management System, including implementing an electronic Quality Management System
· Embedding Quality Culture into the workplace Ideal experience
· Bachelor’s degree from a relevant field (Pharmacy or similar field)
· Experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance tasks or an interest to develop into a Quality Assurance professional
· Excellent English both written and spoken Personal qualities we are looking for
· You thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment but are also comfortable with routine tasks
· You are quality-oriented and interested in developing yourself professionally
· You enjoy collaborating with people and working in a multi-cultural environment What we offer to you
· A great team to join with experienced and highly motivated colleagues
· The opportunity to utilize and develop your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new
· The possibility to solve interesting challenges with experts from different functions
· Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection
You will get to be part of a unique growth company in the pharma industry. Interested?
To apply for this position, please supply an application letter and CV latest on18.12.2022.
Please note that we may already start the interviewing process during the application period. Should you have any questions, please send them to Maarit Pulli, QA Manager, via email: maarit.pulli@nanoform.com
for a fixed term period till 31.12.2022 starting at your earliest convenience. Contract extension is possible. A trial period of six months is applied.
Scientific Coordinator will
coordinate a large and well-funded breast cancer research program, which aims to translate preclinical laboratory-based breast cancer research to new clinically viable treatment modalities for breast cancer. The program is seeking new ways to sensitize breast cancer to immune checkpoint inhibitors via synthetic lethal and immunogenic cell death concepts, which are integrated with computational predictions.
One key investigational platform in this approach is a novel method to grow 3D cultures of intact fragments of patient-derived tissue (Patient-Derived Explant Cultures/PDECs) for analysis of tumor cell and tumor infiltrated lymphocyte responses (Haikala et al., Nature Comm. 2019; PMID: 30728358, Munne et al., Nature Comm. in press; Al-Akhrass et al., Mol. Oncol. 2021, PMID: 34564954). The program is funded by significant long-term grants from the US Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, Business Finland, The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, EU Horizon 2020, The Juselius Foundation, The Academy of Finland, the Finnish Cancer Organizations, and others.
The Finnish Translational Breast Cancer Research Program is led by FICAN Professor Juha Klefström, with his team located in the Faculty of Medicine* at the University of Helsinki. The program closely interacts with a number of leading translational breast cancer research teams in Finland, the EU and the USA, as well as with clinical oncologists in the HUS Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Finnish National Cancer Centre (FICAN) network.
The candidate will join a translational research group (https://klefstromlab.com) that is part of the Translational Cancer Medicine Research Program of the Medical Faculty’s Research Programs Unit (RPU; link). A list of publications from the host laboratory can be found at PubMed, search for Klefstrom+j. Highlights include publications in Nat. Comms (in press and 2019), Cancer Research, J. Med. Chem, Cancer Discovery, PNAS, Oncogene and EMBO J.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
PhD degree and several years of Principal Investigator, Scientific Coordinator or strong Post Doc experience in a relevant field
Highly motivated and scientifically knowledgeable with strong interest in translational cancer research and working for cancer patients’ benefit
Documented experience in translational cancer research
Strong team player with outstanding communication and leadership skills
Experience in grant writing, management and reporting
Experience in supervising students and postdocs, working in expert teams and writing manuscripts
As the working language of the research group and associated teams is English, the chosen candidate must be able to communicate fluently in English
THE CANDIDATE’S TASKS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
As part of the coordination team, you will coordinate interdisciplinary academic and entrepreneurial programs
You will supervise both scientific and non-scientific personnel in Klefström’s research team and through collaborations in partner teams
You will participate in writing, managing and reporting research grants
You will participate in managing health related data, ethical and research permits, as well as a variety of contracts and agreements
You will take responsibility of scientific communication within the programs and carry out general operational duties and implementation in various related research programs
You will participate in planning of the translational research projects, oversee implementation of the projects and contribute to writing manuscripts
WHAT WE OFFER:
A challenging international research-oriented position within a well-funded, ambitious and ground-breaking cancer research program
Every day is different. You will perform a large set of diverse tasks, ensuring your professional development.
Tight involvement in several multi-disciplinary translational research projects with broad national and international (EU and USA) exposure and multi-stakeholder involvement (academics, Pharma and other companies, oncologists, patient organizations)
Opportunity to develop your leadership, communications and management skills through appointment in the strategic management team
Opportunity to travel and develop networks nationally and internationally
Opportunity to develop your publications list through co-authorship
The initial contract will be for one year, starting at your earliest convenience. Total program funding covers 5-years and contract extension is possible. The salary is in accordance with the University salary system (for teaching and research personnel).
Applications must include a CV and an application letter clearly describing how your profile matches the candidate requirements and other previous achievements in the field. Also include names and contact information of two or three references. The application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted via email to cancerio-office (at) helsinki.fi.
Deadline for applications is November 12 2021, but the position will be closed once a suitable candidate has been identified.
For further inquiries, please contact cancerio-office (at) helsinki.fi.
Are you looking to join a dynamic, innovation-driven, international company, building a better future for us all? UPM leads the forest based bioindustry into a sustainable, innovation-driven, and exciting future. The competence, integrity and drive of our people make us unique. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage.
We are now looking for a Manager, Clinical Product Development to join our Biomedicals team in Helsinki, Finland.
Greetings from your future team leader
“We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, open minded individual with a “can-do” attitude. You will be responsible for the wound care products, but also support the developments in regenerative medicine. Since this is a new area for UPM, you will be part of the exciting development phase!” – Johana Kuncová-Kallio, Director, UPM Biomedicals
What You’ll Do
You will play a key role in the development of the regulatory route for our existing and upcoming products
You act as a product manager for FibDex® advanced wound dressing, and will be responsible for product documentation maintenance and post market surveillance
Together with the team, you will be responsible for product development including but not limited to new indications of FibDex® advanced wound dressing and other products for wound healing
You will also support new product development for regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical products
You will be responsible for regulatory documentation and related quality management processes and reporting
Who You Are
You have a university science degree, understanding of wound healing or regenerative medicine mechanisms and a minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in industry
A background in biomaterials is seen beneficial
You have a deep understanding and working knowledge of ISO 13485, QC, GMP, MDR practices, document management and associated country registration requirements
You have previous experience of medical device product development for the clinical market (strong preference on experience with regulating materials and devices over software) and experience in management of clinical trials
Experience from internal auditing, especially medical devices audits, is also an advantage
You have proven business acumen and working knowledge of the industry and supplier base
You have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and are able to work independently
You are a positively thinking, solution oriented, multitasking and proactive team player
You are fluent in written and spoken English
This Is What We Offer For You
Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Saving patients’ lives, developing a new area of UPM, working in a company with high values.
Inspired and motivated teams: In the Biomedicals team, you will be working with great people. UPM is a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives.
Development opportunities: We work together on advancing your career. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage.
Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.
Additional Information
The main location for this position is Biomedicum 2U, Tukholmankatu 8, Helsinki. Other locations, where you will work time-to-time, include the headquarters of UPM at Alvar Aallon katu 1, Helsinki and the North European Research Center in Lappeenranta.
For further information about the position, please contact your future manager Kaija Ojala, Business Development Manager, Clinical tel. +358400883440, on Tuesday 29.6.2021 at 9-12 (EET), or Wednesday 30.6.2021 at 11-14 (EET) or your future colleague Kari Luukko, Director, Quality Assurance, tel. +358400259866, on Tuesday 22.6.2021 at 12-15 (EET) or Wednesday 23.6. at 13-16 (EET).
Please send your application via the link by 15.7.2021. We will start going through the applications already during the application period, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600. If you are a UPM employee you can reach us through the UPM Service Portal: [LINK].
A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.
UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.
UPM Biomedicals is the forerunner in producing high quality nanofibrillar cellulose for medical and life science applications. More than 300 patents protect the existing and future products that rely on the Finnish birch pulp. We actively collaborate with universities, research centres and key industrial partners on innovations and products in the field of high throughput drug screening, personalized medicine, advanced cell therapies, 3D bioprinting, tissue engineering and wound care. www.upmbiomedicals.com
We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 18,000 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 8.6 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. www.upm.com
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.
Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician
With the view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking Quality Control Lab Technician to support our quality control team. The position requires availability to integrate shift work regime. The job is located at our facilities in Helsinki, Finland.
You will be responsible for
Ensure that all QC analysis are carried out in an effective and accurate manner according to company standard procedures (SOPs).
Implement and develop new methods.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Manage reagent, material, and standards stock levels to ensure lab work continuity.
Ensure that records are done in an accurate manner as per company standards and procedures.
Support the GMP laboratory activities as per company standard procedures and Quality system.
Support current R&D projects by running appropriate analysis and sampling.
Maintain QC Databases and others relevant for QC operations
Communicate efficiently with the production and technical teams to discuss QC outcomes and improvements
Ideal experience
You have a Bsc or Msc degree in pharmacy, chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology or in an equivalent field.
You have been working with biomolecules (especially with proteins).
Experience from some of the analytical techniques: SDS-PAGE, HPLC-(SEC), immunoassays, DLS.
Working knowledge of SOPs, Pharmacopeias and GXP Regulations.
Good technical knowledge and understanding of laboratory procedures, methodology and standards.
Capacity to work independently in a laboratory environment
Capacity to produce clear records and data reports.
Experience in working in GXP environments.
Preferred experience in using electronic Quality systems (LIMS, QMS, CDS, CAPA, others).
You are used to work with MS Office programs.
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
Good English level, both written and spoken
What we offer to you
A great team to join with skilled and highly motivated colleagues
Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit
You will be part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
We provide extensive learning opportunities. You are able to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new
We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together
Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection
You will get to be part of a unique start-up in the pharma industry.
Interested?
To apply for this position, please supply a covering letter and CV by 21st of June, 2021. Please note that we may already start the interviewing process during application period.
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.
Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician
With the view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking Quality Control Lab Technician to support our quality control team. The position requires availability to integrate shift work regime. The job is located at our facilities in Helsinki, Finland.
You will be responsible for
Ensure that all QC analysis are carried out in an effective and accurate manner according to company standard procedures (SOPs).
Implement and develop new methods.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Manage reagent, material, and standards stock levels to ensure lab work continuity.
Ensure that records are done in an accurate manner as per company standards and procedures.
Support the GMP laboratory activities as per company standard procedures and Quality system.
Support current R&D projects by running appropriate analysis and sampling.
Maintain QC Databases and others relevant for QC operations
Communicate efficiently with the production and technical teams to discuss QC outcomes and improvements
Ideal experience
You have a Bsc or Msc degree in pharmacy, chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology or in an equivalent field.
Working knowledge of SOPs, Pharmacopeias and GXP Regulations.
Good technical knowledge and understanding of laboratory procedures, methodology and standards.
Experience in all or some of the following analytical techniques: HPLC, UPLC, DSC, XRPD, Laser Diffraction, DLS, Karl Fisher, FTIR, SEM, AFM.
Capacity to work independently in a laboratory environment
Capacity to produce clear records and data reports.
Experience in working in GXP environments.
Preferred experience in using electronic Quality systems (LIMS, QMS, CDS, CAPA, others).
You are used to work with MS Office programs.
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
Good English level, both written and spoken
What we offer to you
A great team to join with skilled and highly motivated colleagues
Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit
You will be part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
We provide extensive learning opportunities. You are able to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new
We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together
Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection
You will get to be part of a unique start-up in the pharma industry.
We are looking forward to hear from you!
To apply for this position, please supply a covering letter by 21st of June,2021.
Please note that we may already start the interviewing process during application period.
Työterveyslaitos on työhyvinvoinnin asiantuntija, joka tutkii, palvelee ja vaikuttaa. Visiomme on ”Hyvinvointia työstä”, sillä terveellinen, turvallinen ja mielekäs työ luo hyvinvointia. Kehitämme asiakkaidemme kanssa hyviä työyhteisöjä ja turvallisia työympäristöjä sekä tuemme työntekijöiden työkykyä. Asiakkaitamme ovat työpaikat, päättäjät, kansalaiset, työterveysyksiköt sekä muut työhyvinvointia kehittävät organisaatiot. Toimipisteemme sijaitsevat Helsingissä, Kuopiossa, Oulussa, Tampereella ja Turussa. Työntekijöitä on noin 500. Lisätietoja: www.ttl.fi @tyoterveys
määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen tutkimaan mikro- ja nanomuovien ympäristölle altistumisen genotoksisia vaikutuksia in vitro, in vivo ja ihmisryhmissä. Tehtävä on osa EU:n H2020 PlasticHeal -tutkimushanketta, jonka kesto on kaksi vuotta. Tutkijana osallistut myös ryhmän muihin projekteihin.
Työssä suoritat kokeita ja analyyseja näytteistä ja tuloksista sekä kirjoitat raportteja ja tieteellisiä artikkeleita. Tehtäviisi kuuluu myös tukea projektien teknisessä koordinoinnissa ja toteuttamisessa, mukaan lukien osakokonaisuuksien johtaminen. Osallistut myös hankkeiden tulosten levittämiseen.
Olet etsimämme henkilö, mikäli sinulla on tehtävään soveltuva tohtorin tutkinto biologian, toksikologian tai siihen liittyvältä alueelta. Sinulla on asiantuntemusta in vivo- ja in vitro -malleissa geneettisen toksikologian alalla. Tehtävässä toimiminen vaatii hyvää englannin kielen kirjoitus- ja viestintätaitoa. Etuna pidetään aikaisempaa kokemusta virtaussytometrianalyyseistä, mikroskopiasta, in vitro syöpämenetelmistä ja ihmisen biomonitorointitutkimuksista.
Tehtävä on kokoaikainen ja määräaikainen työsuhde kahden vuoden ajaksi. Työ alkaa 15. elokuuta tai sopimuksen mukaan. Noudatamme työsuhteessa 6 kuukauden koeaikaa. Palkkaus ja työsuhteen ehdot määräytyvät Työterveyslaitoksen työehtosopimuksen mukaan. Työ sijoittuu Työterveyslaitoksen Helsingin toimipisteeseen.
Tarjoamme sinulle monipuolisen ja haasteellisen työn moniammatillisessa työyhteisössä sekä hyvät mahdollisuudet kehittää omaa osaamistasi. Henkilöstöetumme tukevat työhyvinvointiasi. Käytössäsi ovat laajat työaikaliukumat (klo 6-21) ja etätyömahdollisuus. Lisäksi tarjoamme muun muassa lounas-, kulttuuri-, liikunta- ja hierontaedun, laajan työterveyshuollon sekä mahdollisuuden käyttää työajasta tunti viikossa liikuntaan.
WWW-osoite http://www.ttl.fi Yhteystiedot Lisätietoja tehtävästä antavat vanhempi tutkija Julia Cataln (julia.catalan@ttl.fi, 0503528521) ja johtaja Tommi Alanko (tommi.alanko@ttl.fi). Työpaikan osoite 00250 HELSINKI Työ alkaa 15.8. tai sopimuksen mukaan Työaika kokoaikatyö Työn kesto yli 12 kuukautta Haku päättyy 31.05.2021 klo 23:59 Ilmoitus jätetty 10.05.2021 Ilmoitusnumero 10748871
