5.5.2026 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://abo.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=1022&key=&o=A_RJ&rspvt=210pzistc6w0kgg040gk40gg80s0w0o&utm_source=duunitori.fi&utm_medium
Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a fixed-term position as Research Technician for the period 1.9.2026-31.12.2028. The position is located in the Cell Fate Lab, led by Professor Cecilia Sahlgren at the Biochemistry and Cell Biology unit, Faculty of Science and Engineering in Turku, Finland. The employment is full-time.
WORK TASKS
As a Research Technician, you will support the everyday work of the Cell Fate Lab members (approx. 15 researchers and students), manage the infrastructure of the laboratory used also by collaborating researchers, and assist with scientific experimentation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintain lab stocks and consumables: ordering, receiving, inventory/expiry tracking, freezer/fridge organization.
- Prepare routine reagents (buffers, media, and standard solutions); aliquot and label.
- Prepare DNA reagents: bacterial work as needed, plasmid preparation and sequencing.
- Manage chemicals and safety: chemical inventory/SDS, correct storage/labelling, waste handling.
- Perform and support cell culture (passaging, freezing/thawing, mycoplasma monitoring, sterile technique).
- Support viral work as needed (e.g., lentiviral production/handling).
- Contribute to routine experiments: western blotting, microscopy samples, and general cell biology lab assays.
- Support team operations: help train new lab members and visitors in lab-specific technologies, basic procedures and maintain a well-functioning lab environment.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential qualifications
- Educational level, such as a vocational laboratory assistant or laboratory technician degree; a polytechnic biomedical laboratory scientist, laboratory analyst, or laboratory services degree; or a MSc degree in the field of biosciences.
- Familiarity with MS office programs and the related environment.
- Hands-on experience in cell biology / molecular biology methods, with strong sterile technique.
- Proven competence in mammalian cell culture and cell culture models.
- Competence in core methods: buffer/media prep, plasmid prep, immunofluorescence samples, agarose gels, SDS-PAGE/western blotting.
- Strong safety and compliance mindset (chemical handling, waste, documentation).
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including fluent written and spoken communication in English.
Desirable attributes
- High organisational reliability (inventory control, labelling, record keeping).
- Experience of the use or manufacture of advanced in vitro platforms (e.g., microfluidics, chip microfabrication, 3D printing, organoids, stretchers).
- Experience with primary cells (eg primary vascular cells).
- Experience producing/using viral vectors (e.g., lentivirus) and working under BSL-2 conditions.
- Familiarity with gene manipulation workflows (e.g., CRISPR/siRNA).
SALARY AND CONDITIONS
The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities, aligning with the salary chart for expert and other personnel. The salary levels for a Research Technician are set at MV06-MV07. The average monthly salary, depending on previous experience and skills, is typically around 2 640 – 2 850 euros at the beginning of the employment.
The weekly working hours for full-time employees are 36 hours and 15 minutes.
A trial period applies to the position.
APPLICATION
Please submit your electronic application in the ÅAU recruitment system (www.abo.fi/rekrytering) no later than 18.5.2026 at 15:00(EEST, Finnish time zone). Please see guidelines on the electronic application.
The application should include the following enclosures (in English):
- CV
- A motivation letter
- Copies of Degree certificate(s)
- Names and contact details of at least two reference persons
BENEFITS
Join our dynamic and innovative international community by seizing the opportunity we present. As a member of the Åbo Akademi University staff, you will gain access to various competitive benefits. These include occupational health care services, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a multicultural and friendly work environment. To learn more about working at Åbo Akademi University please explore further information on our website.
Finland is a great and safe environment, offering many excellent state-subsidized services, including affordable daycare and free schools, consistently ranked among the best in the world. For families, the city of Turku (http://www.turku.fi/en) offers language showers and pre-schooling in English. Subsidized private daycare centres also offer daycare in French, English or Russian. Moreover, the Turku International School (https://www.turku.fi/en/places/turun-kansainvalinen-koulu-turku-international-school) provides basic and upper-secondary education in English.
Occupational health and insurance
We support the well-being of our staff by offering comprehensive preventive occupational health services and general medical care. In addition, all staff are covered by Åbo Akademi University’s employee travel and occupational accident insurance. All University staff also have pension coverage, with the University automatically deducting pension contributions from the monthly wages of each employee.
Sport services
The University offers fitness and wellbeing services. Staff can use the opportunities for gym and group exercise sessions and the other diverse fitness activities available on campus. Owned by all universities in Turku, CampusSport (https://www.campussport.fi/en), offers inexpensive fitness services at the campuses.
Holiday bonus
A holiday bonus is paid in connection with July’s salary or when the employment ends. The dimension of the holiday bonus is determined according to the Collective agreement for universities and increases in relation to the length of employment.
INFORMATION
For further information regarding the position, please contact Professor Cecilia Sahlgren (cecilia.sahlgren[a]abo.fi) and in questions concerning the recruitment process HR Specialist Sabina Ringvall (sabina.ringvall[a]abo.fi).
5.5.2026 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki-Research-Technician-Laboratory-Manager-Position-in-Hematology-Research/1358162557/?utm_source=duunitori.fi&utm_medium=referral
Apply latest by 8.5.2026
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician / Laboratory Manager to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary research team. Our work focuses on understanding aging-related genetic changes in blood cells and their roles in immunology and cancer development. We integrate large population-level cohort analyses with cutting-edge genome editing and single-cell approaches in cell lines and in patient samples.
The research group is led by Mikko Myllymäki, MD, PhD and our research group is located at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki. We are also part of the Translational Immunology Research Program within the Faculty of Medicine.
The successful candidate will join a translational research environment integrating genetics, immunology, cell biology, bioinformatics, and clinical medicine.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform and support routine wet-lab work (such as DNA and RNA based workflows, protein-based workflows, genotyping)
• Culture and maintain leukemia cell lines and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
• Assist with sample logistics for single-cell workflows
• Coordinate laboratory reagent orders, maintain sample inventories, and take care of documentation
Comprehensive training will be provided for all techniques and responsibilities.
The position is full-time and fixed-term for three years, with a possibility for extension. A six-month probationary period will be applied (standard in Finnish university employment contracts).
Candidate Requirements
• MSc in a relevant field (e.g., translational medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology)
• Hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work, particularly cell culture, with careful working style
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing tasks
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Finnish is an advantage but not required
Diversity and equality in work and study cultures are important to us. Therefore, we aim to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.
From this link, you can read about our university’s accessibility and inclusivity.
COME WORK WITH US TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE – TOGETHER!
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Salary
The salary is based on the job requirement scheme for specialist and support staff in the salary system of Finnish universities, plus a personal performance component. The typical starting gross salary for comparable UH laboratory/research technician roles is approximately €2,600–€3,200/month (depending on duties and experience).
Application Details
The position is available immediately, and we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please submit
• A CV
• A motivation letter describing your interest in the position and how your background matches the requirements
Applications should be submitted through the application portal.
We value authentic, self-made applications over those generated by artificial intelligence. Please send us an application that you have crafted yourself, reflecting your own voice and thoughts. Applications generated by AI do not meet our expectations.
Deadline: May 8, 2026
Note: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
For inquiries, please contact: mikko.myllymaki(at)helsinki.fi
5.11.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
Apply latest by 13.11.
https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/technician-for-dna-sequencing-and-genomics-laboratory-research-infrastructure-shsel-19683992?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=site
Job description
The DNA sequencing and genomics laboratory / research infrastructure is looking for a RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN to start preferably before the end of 2025, or as soon as possible. Currently we have 5 full-time technicians working within the group, and we are looking for a new technician to join us and to be trained for NGS processes in the laboratory side using our current machinery. The contract is offered initially for 2 years with the possibility of extension as permanent employment.
The DNA sequencing and genomics laboratory is performing a wide variety of DNA and RNA analytics from RNA-seq to de novo genome projects using state of the art Next generation sequencing (NGS) including Element Biosciences and Illumina short-read and PacBio and ONT long-read approaches. We handle thousands of customer samples yearly using both these approaches.
About you
We are looking for a technician with a suitable degree from university of applied sciences or university, who is precise and good at keeping notes of their work. Previous experience with working with DNA/RNA or in making sequencing libraries would be seen as a definite advantage. An interest in instrumentation and /or robotics is a benefit.
The suitable candidate has computer literacy (Windows, Excel, Word) and an ability to work as a part of a team and positive attitude. The required language proficiency for this position is Finnish and English.
What we offer
The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, insurance for work-related travel and occupational accidents, sports services at a reduced price, and opportunities for professional development.
The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland.
Please read more why you should choose the University of Helsinki as your next place to work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki
Contract and salary
The position is available as negotiated, but we hope you could start preferably before the end of 2025. The position is offered initially for a fixed-term of two years, but a possibility for permanent extension may be available after that.
The salary is based on the general collective agreement for Finnish universities. The position will be filled at University support and technical staff demand level MV06 for research infrastructures (RI-technician). Gross salary range is ca. 2,500 – 3,300 €/month, depending on experience and qualifications. A 6-month trial period is applied.
How to apply
Applications are to be sent by 13.11.2025, using the UH recruitment system via the button ”Apply now”. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal.
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. The documents must be submitted as one single PDF file.
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.
Contact details
For further inquiries, please contact Research Director Petri Auvinen (petri.auvinen(at)Helsinki.fi) or Laboratory Engineer Martyn James (martyn.james(at)Helsinki.fi).
Institute of Biotechnology BI, a part of Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE, is an internationally renowned research institute with an inclusive and curiosity-driven working culture. The research activities are carried out in research groups joined into three multidisciplinary research programs. The Institute hosts several shared research infrastructures, including cutting-edge facilities for genomic and transcriptomic sequencing, cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), light microscopy, and proteomics. For more information, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/hilife/bi
1.11.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&job_name=Research+Technician+%28Cancer+Immunology%29&job_id=12101&jc=14&lang=en&place_id=158&did=5600
The Melanoma Immune Oncology Research Group (MIORG) as part of the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku is seeking an enthusiastic and competent Research Technician to collaborate in a project related to melanoma immunobiology and immunotherapy. The group leader is Dr Rogerio de Figueiredo. The project employs cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art approaches to immune profile metastatic melanoma bioresources from animal models and patient samples.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist on scientific research related to metastatic melanoma immunotherapy, including cancer immunobiology, drug discovery using in vitro and in vivo assays
Essential Qualifications
- Suitable degree/educational competence to laboratory work or bioscience (biomedical laboratory science, laboratory engineering, medical laboratory technologist and biomedical laboratory scientist etc.)
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to prepare buffer solutions and media for cell culturing
- Competence in tissue culture methods
- Good skills with basic laboratory methods in cellular and molecular biology techniques(e.g. Western blot, immune precipitation, protein and enzymatic assays, immunoassays (flow cytometry cell staining, ELISA)
- Sufficient English language skills
Salary
The salary is based on the Finnish collective agreement (other personnel) and it is on average 2300-2500€/month. The salary will be defined based on the applicant’s education, competence and work experience.
Duration of the Contract
- The successful applicant is expected to start as soon as possible, but the starting date is negotiable.
- The position is fixed-term for max. 2 years according to the funding granted to the research project. There is a possibility for extension.
- The position is subject to a six-month trial period.
What to do next
Applications must be submitted on 19 November 2021 at the latest (23.59.59 Finnish time) via the University of Turku electronic application system. Apply for the job at www.utu.fi/careers (“Fill in the form”).
The application should include a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates and contact information for two referees.The top candidates will be interviewed.
For further information about the position, please contact the Group Leader, Adjunct Professor, Academy Research Fellow Rogerio de Figueiredo (rogerio.defigueiredo@utu.fi).
In case you need help with the application process, please turn to HR Specialist Kristiina Nuutila (kristiina.nuutila@utu.fi), tel. +358 503135224.
24.5.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/research-technician-protein-production/m6q2yD
At the Protein production research team at VTT, we work on topics of great important to society such as production of sustainable, animal free food proteins, production of vaccines to reduce antibiotics use in animals, enzyme mixtures for biofuel production, and therapeutic proteins for human medicine. https://www.facebook.com/VTTProteinProduction/
We are now looking for a Laboratory Technician to work on projects to develop new biotechnology and microbial systems for protein production.
With us you will be responsible for laboratory project work with eukaryotic microbes. In our team you will be working in close collaboration with researchers and scientist from many different domains in protein production. You will have a full support from the current senior laboratory staff and we expect that you have a can-do attitude and you are eager to develop your skills.
We expect you to have
We expect you to have a laboratory technician or comparable technical degree and excellent laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology. We appreciate a strong experience in gene technology techniques and experience in work with yeast or filamentous fungi would be beneficial. The work requires good written and spoken English, as well as the capabilities to scientific reporting.
As a person you are
- You are precise and well-organized
- You have ability both working as part of the team and working independently
We offer
VTT is a place to make a difference in collaboration with other brilliant minds. Our mission is to create impact that generates sustainable growth and wellbeing in society as well as in industry.
With us you will be working in areas that have a high impact on society such as biofuels, combating plastic waste, sustainable food proteins, animal and human medicine. You will be working as a member of the international research team with world class technologies.
For further information
For more information about the position, please contact Christopher Landowski, Leader of the Protein production research team, christopher.landowski@vtt.fi .
We are looking forward to hearing from you, so please send your application as soon as possible but 31 May 2021 at the latest! Apply between 20 April 2021 and 31 May 2021 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)Employment type: Full-time, fixed-term 12-24 months
8.4.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://abo.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=390&key=&o=A_RJ&rspvt=t7yizh8skw0wos0kc0goo40ws8wsoko
På svenska nedan
Åbo Akademi University is an internationally acknowledged research university with an extensive responsibility for providing education in Swedish in Finland. With its international research community and its strong Nordic ties, Åbo Akademi University has an acclaimed and recognized position within research and education both nationally and internationally.
Åbo Akademi University, funded by the European Commission Horizon 2020 project Tumor Lymph Node on Chip for cancer studies (Tumor-LN-oC, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/953234), invites applications for a fixed-term research technician position in the field of cell and molecular biology for a period of three years starting June 7th 2021, the COVID-19 situation permitting. The position is full time. The work will be performed within the framework of the innovation ecosystem InFLAMES (https://inflames.utu.fi/). The InFLAMES Flagship aims at identifying drug targets, developing technological platforms and finding diagnostic tools to tackle diseases related to or controlled by the immune system.
Background
The position will be seated at the Sahlgren group, the Cell Fate Lab (http://cellfatelab.github.io/), Subject of Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Engineering in Turku, Finland. The Tumor-LN-oC project is an international collaboration aiming at creating a novel model system to study metastasis of cancer cells from primary tumors into lymph nodes. At the Cell Fate Lab, the project aims include optimization of a co-culture system and characterization of metastasizing cells. Importantly, the research technician will support the everyday work of the Cell Fate Lab (altogether 15-20 researchers and students) in addition to taking part in implementation of the Tumor-LN-oC project.
WORK TASKS
The work tasks include:
- Preparation of buffers and reagent solutions, aliquoting of chemicals, casting of agar plates, production of plasmid preps and handling other similar support functions to enable researchers to concentrate on experimental work.
- Handling day-to-day material orders, from various local and international sources. Gatekeeping of duplicate purchases. Handling product arrivals, managing storage spaces and keeping inventory.
- Providing technical support to the lab members and taking part in trouble-shooting.
- Organization and coordination of lab cleaning schedules (cell culture facilities, general laboratory spaces, freezers and fridges, storage spaces) and guidance of the group members with shared lab management tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential qualifications
- A polytechnic level degree for biomedical laboratory scientist, laboratory technician or equivalent or a BSc or MSc degree in the field of biosciences.
- Experience with various wet lab techniques, e.g. cell culture. Ability to provide technical support, ideas and solutions when faced with a problem.
- Familiarity with MS office programs and the related environment.
Desirable attributes
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills, including fluent written and oral communication in English and knowledge of Swedish. Foreigners and non-native Finnish citizens can be exempted from the requirement to have knowledge of Swedish.
- Approachable and flexible, understanding but firm, not afraid to ask questions and report problems.
- Organizational skills and attention to details.
- Time management skills. Ability to prioritize and take initiative.
SALARY
APPLICATION
Please submit your electronic application in the ÅAU recruitment system (www.abo.fi/rekrytering), no later than May 10th 2021 at 15:00 (Finnish time). Guidelines for the electronic application are available at https://www.abo.fi/en/instructions-for-submitting-an-application/.
The application should include the following enclosures (in English or Swedish):
- a personal statement or motivation letter containing a description of your background and interests (max. 2 pages)
- a CV (max. 2 pages)
- degree certificate(s)
- recommendation letter from a previous employer, if available
INFORMATION
For questions regarding the position contact Professor Cecilia Sahlgren, cecilia.sahlgren@abo.fi and in questions concerning the recruitment process HR Specialist Sabina Ringvall, sabina.ringvall@abo.fi.
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Åbo Akademi är ett internationellt framstående forskningsuniversitet med ett brett svenskspråkigt utbildningsansvar i Finland. Med sin speciella nordiska förankring har Åbo Akademi en framstående och erkänd ställning nationellt och internationellt inom forskning och utbildning.
Åbo Akademi söker inom det EU-finansierade Horizon 2020-projektet Tumor Lymph Node on Chip för cancer studier (Tumor-LN-oC, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/953234) en tidsbunden forskningstekniker i cell- och molekylärbiologi för en treårsperiod från och med 7.6.2021, om covid-19-läget så tillåter. Anställningen är heltid. Arbetet kommer att utföras inom det innovativa forskningsekosystemet InFLAMES (https://inflames.utu.fi/). Flaggskeppet InFLAMES har som mål att identifiera målproteiner, utveckla teknologiska plattformar och hitta diagnostiska verktyg för att behandla immunologiska sjukdomar.
Bakgrund
Anställningen är placerad i Sahlgrens forskningsgrupp, the Cell Fate Lab (http://cellfatelab.github.io/), vid ämnet cellbiologi vid Fakulteten för naturvetenskaper och teknik i Åbo, Finland. Projektet Tumor-LN-oC utgör ett internationellt samarbete med målet att skapa ett nytt system för att studera metastaser av cancerceller från primärtumörer till lymfkörtlar. Vid Cell Fate Lab har projektet som mål att optimera ett co-kultursystem och karakterisera metastaserande celler. Forskningsteknikern kommer huvudsakligen att stöda det dagliga arbetet vid Cell Fate Lab (totalt 15-20 forskare och studerande) förutom att delta i genomförandet av Tumor-LN-oC-projektet.
ARBETSUPPGIFTER
I arbetsuppgifterna ingår:
- att bereda buffert- och reagenslösningar, alikvotera kemikalier, göra agarplattor, producera plasmider och liknande stödfunktioner för att underlätta för forskarna att koncentrera sig på experimentellt arbete
- att sköta dagliga materialbeställningar från olika lokala och internationella leverantörer, att undvika dubbelinköp, att ta emot produktleveranser, sköta lagerutrymmen och inventera
- att ge tekniskt stöd till laboratoriets medlemmar och delta i problemlösning
- att organisera och koordinera städscheman för laboratoriet (lokaler med cellkulturer, allmänna laboratorieutrymmen, frysar och kylskåp, förvaringsutrymmen) och att handleda gruppmedlemmarna i skötsel av laboratoriet
KOMPETENS
- en yrkeshögskoleexamen som biomedicinsk laboratorietekniker, laboratorietekniker eller motsvarande eller en kandidat- eller magisterexamen inom biovetenskap
- erfarenhet av olika våtlabbtekniker, t.ex. cellkulturer. Förmåga att ge tekniskt stöd, komma med idéer och lösningar på problem
- kunskaper i MS Office-program
Meriterande för anställningen
- bra samarbetsförmåga samt flytande kunskaper i engelska och kunskaper i svenska. Utländska eller finska medborgare som inte är infödda kan befrias från kravet på kunskaper i svenska
- lättillgänglig och flexibel, förstående men bestämd, inte rädd att fråga och rapportera om problem
- förmåga att organisera och se till detaljer
- bra tidshantering, förmåga att prioritera och ta initiativ
Vid nyanställning tillämpas prövotid.
LÖN
ANSÖKAN
Ansökan inlämnas i det elektroniska ansökningsformuläret nedan (på www.abo.fi/rekrytering) senast 10.5.2021 kl. 15:00 (finsk tid). Se stöd för uppgörande av elektronisk ansökan: https://www.abo.fi/instruktion-for-elektronisk-arbetsansokan/.
Till ansökan fogas följande bilagor på svenska eller engelska:
- Ansökningbrev med en beskrivning av din bakgrund och dina intressen (max 2 sidor)
- CV (max 2 sidor)
- Intyg över examen
- Eventuella rekommendationsbrev från tidigare arbetsgivare
INFORMATION
För ytterligare information kontakta professor Cecilia Sahlgren, cecilia.sahlgren@abo.fi eller gällande rekryteringsprocessen HR-specialist Sabina Ringvall, sabina.ringvall@abo.fi.
Åbo Akademi arbetar aktivt för en jämn könsfördelning och en ökad mångfald i alla personalgrupper.
