Ajankohtaista

Research and Senior Scientists, Protein Production (Fixed-term)

https://tyopaikat.loimu.fi/tyopaikat/?kategoria0=Kemia%20ja%20life%20science&sivu=1

Do you want to join us to develop new biotechnology and microbial systems for protein production?

We are looking for ambitious and customer-oriented Research Scientist and Senior Scientist (two positions) with a background inprotein production systems and fungal biology.

As a researcher at our Protein Production Team, you will have a key role and an opportunity to work on topics of great importance 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. You have the opportunity to work together with different customers ranging from big companies to start-ups and to support them in solving challenges with the help of science and technology.

Read more about our work in the following articles:

Eggs without chickens, milk without cows?

New fungal production platform C1 for vaccines and therapeutic proteins

With us you will be responsible for

• Scientific project work in the fields of protein production systems and fungal biology
• Writing scientific reports and presenting research data
• Working with customers to help them solve challenges 

We expect you to have

• Completed MSc or PhD in relevant field
• Excellent laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology techniques
• Experience working with yeast or filamentous fungi
• Strong spoken and written English skills

As you person you are

• Motivated and willing to take initiative in getting projects accomplished
• You have strong communication skills
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Curious towards various scientific and technological challenges
• Willing to travel to customer and scientific meetings 

We offer

At VTT, we believe that our impact is built on scientific and technological excellence in all our work. Our personnel are at the core of VTT, where wellbeing and competence development are key priorities. You will be a part of a creative and international working environment. The tasks are versatile, independent and challenging, with support and coaching where needed.

We offer this excellent opportunity to work with an experienced research team to better understand and develop fungal protein production hosts used for production of proteins and enzymes used in food, feed, biofuels, animal care, textiles, and human medicine.

Further information

For more information about the position, you can contact Chris Landowski, Research Team Leader, Protein Production, christopher.landowski@vtt.fi

These are two years fixed-term positions.

You can find more information about the team and the projects:

VTT Finland-Protein Production Team

VTT develops piglet vaccination to reduce antibiotics use

We are looking forward to hearing from you, so please send your CV and application as soon as possible, or June 16th at the latest!

Postdoctoral Researcher, MindGAP, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=000011427&lang=fi

We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our multidisciplinary FET OPEN EU consortium project “MindGAP”

Research description

The MindGAP project centers around the hypothesis that brain-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) present in blood can have a positive effect on disease outcomes (https://mindgap-fet-open.eu/home).

MindGAP WP3 is aiming to identify and characterize CNS EV markers targeting them to blood and to identify biomarkers of successful mindfulness in cancer survivors for the development of microfluidic testing device.

The MindGAP project work involves such tasks as EV isolation from biofluids and primary human neural cell cultures, characterization of EV surface proteome, RNA cargo analysis, mindfulness biomarker identification and validation. These studies are performed in collaboration with the rest of the FET OPEN consortia in Sweden, Portugal, and Finland (VTT).

Open position

We are looking for a candidate with expertise in biochemistry, biomarker identification and validation, strong molecular biology background, and experience with liquid biopsy/biofluids or EV research.

The selected applicant will perform hands-on experiments in the laboratory, participate in relevant seminars and lectures, write research documentation and reports, and perform teaching duties at the Oulu University Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.

The position is a fixed term contract for one year. The selected applicant is expected to apply for personal funding to advance their research career.

Required qualifications

• The applicant must have a PhD degree in life sciences, at the commencement of the position, that was awarded a maximum of four years ago.
• Applicants should have a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Doctoral students whose PhD thesis will be submitted by the application deadline are eligible to apply.
• An ability to pursue independent research, work productively in a team, and supervise younger scientists are necessary.
• The candidate should have good written and verbal English skills.
• The successful candidate is expected to have strong expertise in membrane protein isolation and analysis (mass spec sample preparation and analysis), protein chemistry, molecular biology. Experience in medium-throughput protein and nucleic acid biomarker assays, along with liquid biopsy, EV analysis, bioinformatics, and preparation of primary neural cell cultures from human biopsies will be advantageous.

What we offer

• We offer you a place in a highly talented research group, working to solve globally significant research problems.
• In addition to modern research facilities, we offer you personnel benefits such as free occupational healthcare, affordable sport services and endless opportunities to develop your skills and competences.
• Regular salary is paid 12 months per year, including paid leave and an additional holiday bonus in the summer.
• The successful candidate will receive also benefits provided by the Finnish government to residents, for example possibility to obtain access to the national healthcare system, tax benefits for employees with children and high-quality, affordable childcare services.

Salary

A salary in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system (for teaching and research personnel): level 5. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. €3100 € per month.

How to apply

Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted using the electronic application form by 04.06.2021. The application should be written in English and include the following:

1)        A motivation letter describing prior knowledge on the subject matter and personal research interests with career plans (max. 2 pages)
2)        Complete CV containing contact information of at least two references
3)        List of publications 
4)        Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned copies of relevant degree certificates must be included. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish

Only applications submitted through the online recruitment system with the required attachments will be considered. Top candidates will be invited to an online interview.

Further information

The position is fixed term for maximum of one year as of August 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.

For additional information, please contact

Project leader Dr. Genevieve Bart, Adj. Professor, e-mail: genevieve.bart(at)oulu.fi 
Principal Investigator Dr. Seppo Vainio, Professor, e-mail: seppo.vainio(at)oulu.fi 

Senior Scientist In Vivo, neuropsychiatry

https://jobs.criver.com/job/Kuopio-Senior-Scientist-In-Vivo%2C-neuropsychiatry-70210/747497900/

For over 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Job Summary

We are looking for an organized, proactive and self-driven individual to join our Discovery Neuroscience Scientific Team at Charles River Laboratories in Kuopio, Finland. 

Responsibilities

The person in this role will be expected to operate in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with peers, operational teams at the site and at other locations and work closely with Clients. 
The position requires proven track of experience in preclinical in vivo models for neuropsychiatry and/or addiction and expertise in in vivo pharmacological studies. 
The candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary preclinical research team and will report to Principal Scientist In Vivo.
In this position you will be leading Client projects in CNS drug discovery field ensuring the scientific excellence of study design, execution, data analysis and reporting. 
The candidate will help to set program/study strategies and provide steps forward based on the outcomes.
In addition to Client studies, you will be involved in R&D activities including validations of new assays, models, and techniques to support capabilities portfolio of the Company and specific Client’s needs.

Job Qualifications

Education 

• MSc with 7+ year of relevant experience or PhD degree (Neuroscience/Pharmacology) with 2+ years of relevant experience with a focus on preclinical in vivo psychiatry/mood disorder assay and models is required

Experience Required

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or preclinical contract research organization and /or post-doctoral experience in academia will be an asset
• Proven expertise and hands-on experience in developing, and validating animal models and assays in psychiatry area utilizing an array of in vivo endpoints such us behavioral testing platforms, etc. is required
• Understanding translational aspect of rodent models of major depressive disorder, autism, schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety etc is required
• Previous experience in utilizing in vivo models of neurological diseases in pharmacological studies is required 
• Proven expertise and hands-on experience in in vivo models of drug abuse and addiction is an asset
• Solid understanding of preclinical stages of drug discovery process 
• Proven ability to work in a team in collaboration-based environment
• Strong track record of independent scientific leadership and strategic impact, as evidenced by delivery of numerous project milestones, publications etc. 
• A dynamic, can-do attitude and a flexible approach to problem solving. Sound scientific judgement which has impacted on the direction and delivery of projects or departmental initiatives
• Ability to lead, coordinate and prioritize and get things done
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly across projects and adapt to new priorities in fast-paced environment
• Fluent spoken and written English, scientific writing skills 

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in 24 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.
 

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Project Manager

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/project-manager-at-biopsense-2564927882/?originalSubdomain=fi

About the job

Project manager 1-2 years, but new projects can be opened. Biochemist/chemist. Team making skills and understanding biochemistry/chemistry. Innovative approach.

(Senior) Scientist Radiopharmacy and in vivo pharmacology

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/senior-scientist-radiopharmacy-and-in-vivo-pharmacology-scsom-13129204?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=site

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated proactive and self-driven (senior) scientist (position depends on experience) to join Charles River Discovery Research Service site located in Kuopio, Finland The position requires proven track of experience in radiopharmaceutical science for in vivo oncology or neuroscience and expertise in in vivo pharmacological studies. The candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary preclinical research team and will report to Principal Scientist In Vivo.

The person in this role will operate in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with peers, operational teams (in vivo, Imaging, Biomarker) at the site and Clients. In this position you will be leading Client projects in CNS/oncology drug discovery field ensuring the scientific excellence of study design, execution, data analysis and reporting. The candidate will help to set program/study strategies and provide steps forward based on the outcomes.

In addition to Client studies, scientist will be involved in R&D activities including validations of new assays, models and techniques to support capabilities portfolio of the Company and specific Client’s needs.

Job Qualifications

*

• Higher education degree in relevant subject, e.g. biomedical science (MSc) with 3+ years of experience, preferably PhD degree
• Pharmaceutical industry, Preclinical Contract Research Organization or academic post-doctoral experience will be an asset
• Experience on radiopharmaceutical preparation (radiolabeling) for nuclear imaging is required
• Proven expertise in utilizing in vivo models and assays for pharmacological studies in neuroscience and/or oncology is required

• Hands on experience in development, optimization and validation of PET/SPECT/CT imaging in preclinical environment is required
• Experience in receptor affinity techniques such as radioligand binding or autoradiography will be an asset
• Ability to independently design, develop and implement chromatography (SEC, HPLC) methods will be an asset
• Proven ability to work in a team or collaboration-based environment
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills

• Problem solving skills and effective decision making
• Ability to lead, coordinate and prioritize and get things done
• Ability to work flexibly across projects and adapt to new priorities in fast-paced environment
• Fluent spoken and written English, scientific writing skills

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in 24countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Field Product Manager, Molecular Diagnostics

https://www.nordicprogress.fi/Roche+Field+Product+Manager+Molecular+Diagnostics

Our client Roche Diagnostics Oy is looking for a Field Product Manager to work in Molecular Diagnostics. You will cover mainly PCR-based solutions – for which you will have the responsibility to support, train and advice customers, while also advancing further sales of our solutions. Our industry-leading systems, broad assay menus, and advanced digital solutions are designed to address real-world needs across the entire healthcare continuum, including oncology, infectious disease and blood screening.

You will contact and visit customers to maintain and generate new business for the products and services and utilize strong market and sales experience to map customer needs. Besides performing hands-on work in the molecular laboratory on one day, you will get the chance to perform sales and product management duties on another. All in all, this is an excellent opportunity for you with a minimum of Master’s degree in natural/biomedical sciences to join the world’s leading supplier in In-Vitro Diagnostics!

To be successful as a Field Product Manager for Molecular Diagnostics, you should be a person who truly enjoys working in a changing environment in which you see opportunities rather than threats. You are open to co-create new solutions with our customers and Roche colleagues by listening and reflecting skillfully. In addition of utilizing traditional customer touch points, you are able to navigate and make use of different type of digital tools. 

To be successful in this position, we prefer you to have experience in the following areas:

• You already have a strong hands-on experience using molecular diagnostics methods (PCR experience is a must) in a research or routine laboratory. Experience in infectious diseases area is an advantage.
• You are comfortable working both inside and outside laboratory setting with key opinion leaders when contributing to better patient care with our high-medical-value diagnostics solutions.
• You have a customer oriented mindset and candidates with experience from the sales process are preferred (3-5 years), as part of your job is to introduce and sell our solutions to the customers.
• You have a Master’s degree in natural/biomedical sciences, while a PhD from a relevant field could also work in your advantage.
• Good project management skills will help you be successful in your work.
• You are able to work in a regulated business environment, stay calm under pressure and are strongly accountable on your actions.
• You are fluent in Finnish and English
• You are willing to travel

As a Field Product Manager for Roche Molecular Diagnostics, you will work at one of the world’s leading supplier of automated diagnostic systems, helping professionals to recommend treatment solutions that deliver superior patient care. We offer you the opportunity to work with interesting products and solutions, with independent responsibilities combined with the support from our great team!

At Roche, over 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Roche tests are used around the world by laboratories, researchers, doctors, blood banks, and hospitals to support healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity. Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

For further information, please call Executive Consultant Pauliina Posti +358 40 519 0416, calling time 25.5 btw 12-14 or 27.5 btw 10-12 or Executive Consultant Erkki Lumme +358 400 916 999 at Nordic Progress Oy. If you want to join as a new member of Roche Diagnostics Molecular Solution´s Team kindly apply the open position and send your application with salary request and CV in English, no later than 31.5.2021. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

Research Technician, Protein production

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

Erikoistutkijan ma. tehtävä: mikrobiomitutkimuksen bioinformatiikka

https://www.utu.fi/fi/yliopisto/tule-meille-toihin/avoimet-tehtavat

Turun yliopisto on maailmanluokan monialainen tutkimusyliopisto, joka tarjoaa haasteellisia työtehtäviä ja ainutlaatuisen näköalapaikan suomalaiseen ja kansainväliseen tiede- ja koulutusmaailmaan. 

Turun yliopiston Tietotekniikan laitos hakee erikoistutkijaa määräaikaiseen tehtävään mikrobiomitutkimuksen bioinformatiikan alalle 1.9.2021-28.2.2025. Hankkeessa kehitetään ja sovelletaan uusia bioinformatiikan menetelmiä ajankohtaiseen mikrobiekologian ja metagenomiikan tutkimukseen osana kansainvälistä yhteistyöverkostoa. Tutkimustyön lisäksi työtehtävät voivat sisältää muita tehtäviä, kuten hankkeen koordinointia, kurssien ja tapahtumien järjestämistä, opinnäytetöiden ohjausta ja muuta opetusta. Työ tehdään apulaisprofessori Leo Lahden tutkimusryhmässä Tietotekniikan laitoksella.

Odotamme itsenäisyyttä, analyyttisiä valmiuksia, erinomaista opintomenestystä, yhteistyökykyä, ja motivaatiota työskennellä monitieteisessä ympäristössä. Sopiva hakija on juuri valmistunut tai viimeistelemässä tohtorintutkintoa soveltuvalta alalta ja omaa julkaisuin osoitettua näyttöä alan menetelmien ja tutkimuskysymysten hallinnasta. Kokemus yritysyhteistyöstä katsotaan eduksi. Sujuva suomen ja englannin kielen taito ovat välttämättömiä.

Tehtäväen kelpoisuusvaatimuksista on säädetty Turun yliopiston johtosäännössä: https://www.utu.fi/fi/yliopisto/organisaatio 

Erikoistutkijan tehtävään otettavalta edellytetään tohtorin tutkintoa ja kykyä itsenäiseen tieteelliseen työhön. Tehtävärakenteen toiselle portaalle sijoittuvaan erikoistutkijan tehtävään voidaan ottaa myös ylemmän korkeakoulututkinnon suorittanut henkilö, jolla on erityisen hyvä käytännöllinen perehtyneisyys tehtäväalaan.

Erikoistutkijan palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaativuustasokartan tasojen 4-6 mukaisesti, jossa tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on 2591,28–3498,98 euroa kuukaudessa. Lisäksi tehtävässä maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on 6% – 50% tehtäväkohtaisesta palkasta.

Tehtävässä on kuuden (6) kuukauden koeaika.

Hakemus tulee jättää viimeistään keskiviikkona 2.6.2021 (23:59) yliopiston sähköisessä rekrytointijärjestelmässä.

Linkki järjestelmään on ilmoituksen alussa kohdassa (”Täytä hakemus”). Ilmoitus on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.utu.fi/tyopaikat 

Hakemukseen tulee sisällyttää:
1)      motivaatiokirje (1 sivu)
2)      ansioluettelo (1-4 sivua)
3)      julkaisuluettelo
4)      tutkintotodistukset
5)      opintorekisteriote

Lisätietoa tehtävästä antaa apulaisprofessori Leo Lahti, leo.lahti@utu.fi

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

https://careers.blueprintgenetics.com/jobs/1180935-senior-bioinformatics-scientist

Blueprint Genetics is a leading clinical genetic testing company aspiring to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare. We are growing rapidly and strengthening the core of our diagnostics where we utilise Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, which produce large quantities of data, requiring highly efficient computing infrastructure and data analysis pipelines. To support our rapid growth and constant strive for state-of-the-art analytic solutions, we are looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics R&D team in Espoo, Finland.

Job Description

In this position you will be part of the Bioinformatics R&D team, and will also work closely with our Clinical Bioinformatics, Software Development, Data Science and IT Operations teams. You work as part of a team of domain experts combining independent tasks and teamwork. You are fully comfortable with modern software development process and share the common practices and responsibilities with the rest of the team.

Your main tasks will include:

• Combining your NGS data-analysis and programming skills to further develop and maintain our state-of-the-art analysis pipelines and tools, leveraging the power of workflow management frameworks in the cloud
• Facilitating the adoption of cutting-edge bioinformatics methods and data sources into NGS analyses in a clinical diagnostics setting
• The evaluation and development of NGS methods
• Participating in our scientific projects and helping to ensure that our clinical bioinformatics production efficiently utilises state-of-the-art methods and technologies

What we expect from you

We are hoping to find an open and collaborative team member who is eager to learn from others and comfortable acting as an opinion leader in their areas of strength. You possess both a strong practical skillset for NGS data analysis and a broad theoretical background either from academia or industry. You strive for high quality and appreciate the amount of care working with clinical data requires. We hope you are looking for meaningful work and share our passion for making an impact in people’s lives. We aspire to find a colleague who fits our easy-going team of skilled and knowledgeable professionals. Our ideal candidate has:

• An MSc degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Science or related field
• A minimum of 4 years of working experience in bioinformatics research, developing data-analysis pipelines and/or software solutions in the field of NGS/Bioinformatics
• Deep understanding of bioinformatics as a field and its different applications
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Strong teamwork skills and the motivation to learn from others

What differentiates you

• A PhD degree in bioinformatics, computer science, human genetics or related field
• Academic background with track-record of published scientific papers, methods, databases and tools within the field of bioinformatics and genetics
• Knowledge of bioinformatic workflow languages
• Thorough experience working with Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)
• Experience with statistical analysis, data engineering and machine learning
• Cloud computing experience
• Background in clinical diagnostics

What we offer

At Blueprint Genetics, you’ll be a valued part of our global team of creative and solution-oriented people. You will get to work at the forefront of health and life sciences. We offer you rewarding work in a rapidly evolving environment, where you can learn and grow together with the company. Through your work you will help us in our mission to provide world-class, scalable solutions that will take genetic testing from niche to mainstream healthcare – to the benefit of patients worldwide.

How to apply

Does this sound like your next career move? All you need to do is submit your CV or share your LinkedIn profile with us through our online form at the latest on June 20. The first round of discussions will be carried out virtually. We hope to hear from you soon!

If you have any further questions about the position, you can contact our Bioinformatics R&D Manager Ville Kytölä, ville.kytola@blueprintgenetics.com

Who we are

We are a specialty genetics and bioinformatics company focused on providing genetic testing for inherited diseases. We are based in Keilaniemi (Espoo), Finland, and Seattle, WA, with a customer base spanning over 70 countries. www.blueprintgenetics.com

Blueprint Genetics is a Quest Diagnostics company. Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services. www.questdiagnostics.com

Projektiasiantuntija/Tutkijatohtori, Lääketieteellinen bioinformatiikka

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/projektiasiantuntijatutkijatohtori-laaketieteellinen-bioinformatiikka-stsur-13186530?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=site

Etsimme joukkoomme data-analytiikkaan ja bioinformatiikkaan perehtynyttä asiantuntijaa Turun Lääketieteellisen Bioinformatiikan keskukseen (MBC). Kehitämme laskennallisia data-analyysityökaluja ja tilasto- ja koneoppimismenetelmiä laajojen molekulaaristen ja kliinisten aineistojen tulkintaan lääketieteellisessä tutkimuksessa tiiviissä yhteistyössä lääketieteen tutkimusryhmien ja biopankkien kanssa. Ydinpalveluyksikkönä ja kansallisen Biokeskus Suomi bioinformatiikkainfrastruktuurin koordinaattorina tuemme lisäksi korkeatasoista tutkimusta tarjoamalla bioinformatiikkatukea muun muassa akateemisille tutkimusyksiköille ja terveydenhuollon yksiköille.

Asiantuntija työskentelee läheisessä yhteistyössä InFLAMES-lippulaivaan kuuluvien tutkijoiden kanssa immunologian ja bioinformatiikan aloilla. InFLAMES-lippulaiva on Turun yliopiston ja Åbo Akademin yhteinen hanke, jonka tavoitteena on olla kansainvälisesti tunnettu huipputason immunologisen tutkimuksen ja kehityksen keskus, joka on houkutteleva yhteistyökumppani sekä huippututkijoille että yrityksille: https://inflames.utu.fi/

Tarjoamme näköalapaikan nopeasti kehittyvällä lääketieteellisen bioinformatiikan alalla ja monipuoliset mahdollisuudet kehittyä alan asiantuntijana ja verkostoitua maailman johtavien asiantuntijoiden kanssa. Monikulttuurinen ja monitieteinen tiimimme tarjoaa työyhteisön, joka edistää luovuutta ja monimuotoisuutta. Tutustu tutkimusryhmäämme täällä: https://elolab.utu.fi

Keskeiset tehtävät

• Yksisoludatan analysointiin liittyvien uusien työkalujen käyttöönotto, testaus ja kehitys (mukaan lukien transkriptomiikka, epigenomiikka ja proteomiikka)
• Erilaisten sekvensointidatojen ja massasytometriadatojen prosessointi ja laskennallinen analyysi
• Bioinformatiikan asiantuntijatuen tarjoaminen

Edellytykset

• Kokemus erilaisista bioinformatiikan data-analyysityökaluista
• Kokemus omiikkadatojen analysoinnista
• Hyvät ohjelmointitaidot (esim. Python, R) sekä kyky työskennellä versionhallintatyökalujen kanssa (esim. Git)
• Hyvät kommunikaatiotaidot englanniksi ja erinomaiset yhteistyötaidot
• Akateeminen tutkinto soveltuvalta alalta

Eduksi katsotaan

• Kokemus yksisolu- tai massasytometria-analytiikasta
• Kokemus biolääketieteen tutkimustyöstä

Palkka

Palkka määräytyy suomalaisten yliopistojen työehtosopimusjärjestelmän mukaan. Tehtävä sijoittuu opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön tai muun henkilöstön henkilöstöryhmään ja palkka on keskimäärin 2300-3000 eur/kk maisterin tutkinnon omaavalle henkilölle ja 3100-3600 eur/kk tohtorin tutkinnon omaavalle henkilölle.

Sopimuksen kesto

Tehtävä alkaa 1.9.2021 tai sopimuksen mukaan. Tehtävä on määräaikainen kahdeksi vuodeksi, mutta on mahdollista, että tehtävä jatkuu pidempään. Tehtävässä on kuuden kuukauden koeaika.

Hakeminen

Hakemukset tulee jättää viimeistään 7.6.2021 yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella. Hakemukseen tulee liittää motivaatiokirje, ansioluettelo ja kahden suosittelijan yhteystiedot. Linkki sähköiseen hakemukseen löytyy osoitteesta www.utu.fi/careers.

Lisätietoja avoimesta tehtävästä antaa bioinformatics-coordinator(at)utu.fi or +358 (0)29 450 3796. Hakuprosessiin liittyen voit olla yhteydessä HR asiantuntija Paula Luomaan paula.luoma(at)utu.fi.