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Research Senior Scientist

16.10.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

Organon

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Organon is a Women’s Health Company that believes in a better and healthier every day for every woman! We are a passionate, global community of thousands dedicated to redefining the future of women’s health. Our mission is to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for a healthier every day. But what really makes it work at Organon is our people.

We’re looking for real, passionate team players, curious innovators, forward thinkers, empowered by the idea of shaping their career, and ready to bring their fire to embrace change and the opportunities it brings for progress.

At Organon, you’ll get to enjoy the best of both worlds: the open, agile, collaborative culture of a start-up, and operating at the scale of a fortune 500 company with an international footprint that serves people in more than 140 markets.   

It’s going to be an exciting future—come be a part of it!

Organon is hiring a Research Senior Scientist to join our team in Turku, Finland.

Purpose of the role

  • Independently coordinate basic research activities
  • Assist drug discovery lead and senior scientists in drug discovery and development projects
  • Assist in establishing priorities and timelines to meet project objectives
  • Liaise with both internal cross-functional team members and outsourced partners

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Coordination of compound logistics and in vitro screening routines
  • Coordinating outsourced research activities
  • Procuring catalog chemicals, commercial screening compounds and custom synthesis products
  • Providing documentation for vendors, couriers, customs, and financial management
  • Keeping chemistry database (SAR) up to date, and troubleshooting problems with these databases
  • Attending lab meetings, project meetings, and meeting with external collaborators
  • Assist project team with preparation of reports and presentations
  • Under general guidance
    • interpret and evaluate scientific data and screening results
    • propose conclusions and follow-up experiments
    • review literature and patents
    • participate in synthetic route scouting, designing of molecules, SAR analysis

Background Requirements and Qualifications

Required Experience:

  • Job experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or in an academic setting is preferred
  • General knowledge of synthetic chemistry, common purification techniques, and structure elucidation of organic molecules
  • General understanding of drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and biological principles
  • Excellent computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications

Position Qualifications:

  • MS in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field
  • BSc in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or related field with 1-5 years of relevant work experience

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
  • Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
  • Strong organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work effectively with other scientists (chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, etc.) on a complex research project

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

Specialist, buffer preparation

16.10.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

FinVector

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As our growth continues, we are now looking for BUFFER PREPARATION SPECIALIST to join our Manufacturing team.

Buffer Preparation is one of the four Manufacturing Streams. Buffer Prep. team produces solutions used in our biological production process. Your main responsibilities as a Specialist include writing and reviewing the documentation of GMP operations. The focus of documentation is on batch record reviews, SOPs, deviations, change controls and CAPAs. Furthermore, you will be (occasionally) performing manufacturing operations in cleanroom environment according to GMP guidelines. You will also be the contact person for the production operators in situations that require problem solving.

It is an advantage if you already have some experience of GMP work and/or you have knowledge of quality systems.

You could be the person, if…

  • You produce clear, easily understandable and accurate documentation in English.
  • Your working style is precise and you achieve objectives set to you in a timely manner.
  • You want to develop yourself and become an expert in your own field.

In order to succeed, you would need a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or any other related field of study.  As a person, we would like you to be open-minded towards new challenges and spread good team spirit. All our documentation is in English and the team is international, hence you need to communicate fluently both in written and spoken English. Also earlier experience with project management responsibilities, or similar, is considered as an advantage.

We offer you an active and lively work community, with highly skilled and experienced personnel, in gene therapy manufacturing. Working with us, you are entitled to good employment benefits, such as extensive occupational health-care, and we support your physical and cultural free-time activities. We provide you with a wide initial training and a warm welcome. FinVector is located in vibrant Kuopio, which offers a safe living environment, friendly atmosphere and clean nature.

Our Manufacturing team is working in shifts. We would like you to start preferably in December or January.

Apply by 30th October!

For more information contact Team Lead Saija Callan tel. 044 430 4646 on weekdays between 10-14.

Apply between 10 October 2022 and 30 October 2022 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

What we are looking for

  • suitable educational background and professional profile
  • English skills

Benefits

  • ePassi wellbeing benefit
  • extensive occupational health-care
  • physical and cultural free-time activities

FinVector

FinVector Oy is a growing pharmaceutical company authorized by FIMEA, following the procedure of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). FinVector is internationally recognized and is a pioneer in its operational field. FinVector works on the cutting-edge biopharmaceuticals and we’ve invested into building state-of-the-art development and GMP facilities for Viral Vector and Cell Therapy platforms including vaccines. Our research and development agenda is focused on the most commonly used gene therapy vectors: adenoviral, adeno-associated viral (AAV) and lentiviral vectors and innovative cell therapies. FinVector offers a versatile and responsible work environment and the work is done together with a group of professionals from various fields. FinVector is owned by Ferring Ventures and we are located in Kuopio, Finland.

NGS Field Application Specialist (Europe)

16.10.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

Invenia Group

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Do you have significant experience working with NGS-based technologies? Are you open to exploring a new career opportunity?

Invenia Group has partnered with an innovative start-up company specializing in cancer diagnostics. The company provides a dynamic, international, and fast-paced working environment and as part of its rapid expansion plan, we are currently looking for a Field Application Scientist based anywhere in Europe to join the team.

Role responsibilities:

If successful, you will provide technical support and training to customers on-site across Europe. You will work independently from your home office, where you will be responsible for training the commercial teams and working together with the R&D teams to constantly improve the company’s solutions – gathering industry feedback and reporting back internally.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is creative and has a work-hard-play-hard mindset. Given the technical nature of the role, we are looking for someone with significant experience working with NGS-based technologies, as well as experience with wet lab. A strong background in genetics/molecular biology/genomics is also necessary for this role.

This is a field-based role within Europe, therefore it is suitable for individuals who are highly active with a can-do mindset and happy to spend over 50% of their time traveling across Europe. Fluency in English and any other European language is also a must for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a great culture, that values work-life balance. Here, you will join a team of experts that value your personal development and make sure that you grow in an environment where you are allowed to learn from your mistakes and improve.

If you are a self-motivated individual with the right background in NGS and are passionate about contributing to the growth of an organisation, then this opportunity could be for you. To find out more information, please apply.

Doctoral researcher / väitöskirjatutkija (protein-based vaccine technologies)

18.8.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

Tampere University

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We are looking for 1-2 motivated Doctoral Researchers who have enthusiasm for the development of protein-based next-generation second-generation vaccine technologies against pandemic pathogens.

Job description

Business Finland, Tampere Tuberculosis Foundation and Finnish Cultural Foundation-funded project PREPARE at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology will demonstrate proof-of-concept for the functionality of our protein-based coronavirus vaccine, strongly emphasizing the identification of the optimal route of commercialization for the developed vaccine.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for highly motivated Doctoral Researchers to contribute to the research, proof-of-concept as well as commercialization activities of the developed vaccines. Full-time doctoral studies are expected to be completed in four years.

Requirements

The project is intended for any suitable candidate with MSc degree in the field of molecular cell biology, biotechnology, immunology, protein engineering, process engineering, bioprocess development, immunobiology or any other relevant field connected to vaccine development, vaccine manufacturing or immunology. We value efficiency, perseverance, flexibility, positive team-player attitude, honesty, motivation, and skills to learn new things. In this regard, we greatly appreciate your success in your previous assignments. However, you may be able to convince your suitability to the project with successful application and interview as well. 

Extra credits are given if your track record shows experience from the following:

  • Protein engineering
  • Recombinant protein production in insect, mammalian and/or bacterial cells
  • Recombinant protein purification (especially with industrially compatible methods)
  • Proficiency in working in GLP-/GMP-compliant laboratories
  • Ability to create and adjust Standard Operating Procedures for the working environment and for the methodology
  • Quality control analyses for protein-based vaccines
  • Preclinical mouse work (and qualifications to design and conduct preclinical studies)
  • Immunological and safety analyses for the vaccine (especially determination of vaccine-specific T-cell immunity)
  • Commercialization activities of drugs and/or vaccines (patenting, IPR-strategy planning, customer contacting, investor dialogue)

Applicants are invited to describe their experience of the methods/assignments listed above. Successful applicants may complement each other’s skills. Successful applicants are expected to devote most of their time to research, commercialization activities, publishing and collaboration with other project members and international partners. 

Successful candidates must be pursuing or will be accepted to study towards a doctoral degree in the doctoral programme of the discipline. Please visit the admissions webpage https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/programmes/doctoral-programmes for more information on eligibility requirements.

The work will be done in cooperation with experienced researchers and the ideal candidate must be ready to learn new techniques/methods and continuously develop his/her skills, as well as be able to work in international environment. The work requires good/excellent command of English.

We Offer

The positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of 18 months and successful applicants are expected to apply funding for completion of their doctoral studies from Tampere University graduate school as well as private foundations. We hope the selected candidate(s) can start as soon as possible (earliest 1st of September, 2022) based on mutually agreed start date. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a doctoral researcher is placed on level 2-4 of the job requirements scale. The salary of the Doctoral Researcher follows the university policy. A typical starting salary for a Doctoral Researcher is about 2500 EUR per month. The salary increases based on experience and the progress of doctoral studies.  

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

Our team is known for working hard with a humorous attitude, so you are welcome to enjoy our bad jokes, too!

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 31st of August 2022 (at 23.59 EEST / UTC+3). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.

Applications should include the following documents:

  • BSc and MSc degree certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
  • List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines
  • Reference letter at least from one person (with full contact details)
  • Motivation letter (max 1 page), where you introduce at least the following:
    • Yourself and present your qualifications
    • Your previous research fields and main research results
    • Your future goals and research/occupational focus
    • Salary expectation
    • When you would be able to start in the position

For more information, please contact:

Adjunct Professor Minna Hankaniemi, +358504176882 at following times:

  • 25 July, 2022 between: 9-10, 15-16 (EEST/UTC +3)
  • 1st August, 2022 between: 10-11, 14-16 (EEST/ UTC +3)

or by email: minna.hankaniemi@tuni.fi

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Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi

Dosentti Minna Hankaniemen tutkimusryhmä lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnassa etsii 1-2 väitöskirjatutkijaa Business Finlandin Research to Business (R2B) hankkeeseen, jossa pyritään löytämään paras väylä kehitetyn proteiinipohjaisen koronarokoteteknologian kaupallistamiseen. Tutkimusryhmä keskittyy pääasiassa kehittämään toisen sukupolven proteiinipohjaisia rokoteteknologioita pandeemisia taudinaiheuttajia vastaan ja tutkimustyössä huomioidaan tutkimustulosten kaupallistamisen potentiaali ja pyritään rakentamaan tutkimustuloksista uutta liiketoimintaa.

Väitöskirjatutkijalla on oltava tai hänen tulee hakea oikeutta suorittaa tohtorintutkinto Tampereen yliopistossa.

Hakuohjeet 

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. 

Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 31.8.2022 klo 23.59.

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Erikoistuva geneetikko

18.8.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

HUS Diagnostiikkakeskus

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Tehtäväkuvaus

Innostaisiko sinua työ nopeasti kehittyvällä alalla? Geneettinen analytiikka kehittyy kiihtyvällä vauhdilla ja vaikuttaa yhä useamman potilaan hoitoon. Genetiikan laboratorio tarvitsee lisää ammattilaisia vastaamaan tähän haasteeseen.

HUS Diagnostiikkakeskus on Suomen johtava kliinisten laboratorio- ja kuvantamispalvelujen tuottaja. HUS Diagnostiikkakeskuksen pääasiallinen toiminta-alue on HUS-kuntayhtymän erikoissairaanhoito ja HUSiin kuuluvien kuntien perusterveydenhuolto sekä Kymenlaakson sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen kuntayhtymän (Kymsote) ja Etelä-Karjalan sosiaali- ja terveyspiirin (Eksote) alueen laboratorio- ja kuvantamistoiminta. HUS Diagnostiikkakeskuksessa työskentelee noin 3500 laboratorio- ja kuvantamisalan asiantuntijaa ja toimintaa on yli 170 toimipisteessä.

HUS Diagnostiikkakeskuksen Genetiikan laboratorio on nopeasti kasvava diagnostisia genetiikan laboratoriotutkimuksia tarjoava laboratorio. Laboratorion tutkimusvalikoima kattaa laajasti sekä perittyjen että somaattisten muutosten tutkimuksia ja toiminta on voimakkaasti siirtymässä genomin laajuisiin tutkimuksiin. Laboratoriossa voi siten saada monipuolisen ja vahvan koulutuksen ja ammattitaidon sairaalageneetikon tehtäviin.

Haettavana oleva sairaalageneetikon koulutustoimi tähtää asetuksessa (564/94) tarkoitettuun sairaalageneetikon pätevyyteen. Toimi täytetään erikoistumiskoulutuksen edellyttämäksi ajaksi. Liitä hakemukseesi selvitys omasta sairaalageneetikon koulutuksen vaiheestasi (hyväksytyistä kliinisen ja teoreettisen koulutuksen suorituksista tai suunnitelma koulutukseen hakeutumisesta, mikäli et ole vielä koulutusohjelmassa) erillisenä liitteenä.

Tehtävän hoitaminen edellyttää sinulta aloitteellista ja itsenäistä työotetta, hyvää organisointikykyä, hyviä vuorovaikutustaitoja sekä innostusta uuden oppimiseen ja kehittämiseen.

Tehtävän kelpoisuusehdot

Ylempi yliopistotutkinto perinnöllisyystiede pääaineena.

Edellytämme asiakas- ja potilastiloissa työskentelevältä tartuntatautilain pykälien 48 ja 48 a mukaista rokotussuojaa, ja terveydenhuollon toimintayksiköissä työskentelevältä terveydentilan selvitystä keuhkotuberkuloosista.

Yhteystiedot

Lisätietoja tehtävästä antavat ylilääkäri Anna-Kaisa Anttonen, puh. 050 427 0523 ja sairaalageneetikko Kirsi Kiiski, puh. 050 428 7258.

in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist

18.8.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

Orion

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Orion’s Immuno-Oncology (IO) research team is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist to join the IO team on permanent basis in Turku, Finland.

Description of position

In this role you will contribute to the in-vivo studies and unit’s technical excellence. You will be responsible for supporting IO drug discovery projects and ensuring the highest standard of testing environment. In this role you will have an unique opportunity to work with a range of treatment modalities ranging from small molecules to biologics such as bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells. In addition, you will also participate in supporting other in-vivo studies performed within the Oncology Research department. 

Main responsibilities;

  • Complying with the local Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act and the associated Codes of Practice for the Housing and Care of the Animals used in Scientific Procedures.
  • Design, setup and implement IO tumor models in conjunction with internal project teams and in line with the regulations.
  • Establish and run in-vivo efficacy, PK/PD and mechanism of action studies to test novel IO and other oncology drugs in tumor and non-tumor bearing rodents.
  • Establish and validate human and mouse ex vivo primary immune cells assays to study the mechanism of action of IO drugs.
  • Provide immunology expertise for the project teams and act as an in-vivo project lead within the IO team.
  • Co-ordinate with the line-manager and project team to ensure timely delivery of data and provide reports and presentations as required.
  • Provide expert knowledge of tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy and tumor biology to the project team.
  • Maintaining high quality and accurate records in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards.
  • Working in close collaboration with in-vitro scientists, in-vivo technicians and animal welfare unit.
  • Supporting in-vivo needs across the Oncology research organization where necessary

Description of Unit

Immuno-Oncology (IO) is one of four Research teams in Orion’s Oncology R&D. IO team is accountable for novel drug discovery projects, identification and validation of potential IO drug targets within state-of-the-art laboratories and tech­no­lo­gies.

We Offer

We offer you the opportunity to show your talent in one of the most innovative companies in Finland. You get a chance to work in a challenging field of work with excellent colleagues. You will also have the chance to do meaningful work and build the future of Orion. We are striving for excellence in everything we do. We succeed, learn together and appreciate each other. You’ll be empowered to deliver value. Read more about our values!

Requirements

To be a successful in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist ideally you should have the following educational and professional work experiences:

  • PhD degree in Immunology, cancer biology or Immuno-Oncology with 3+ years of Industry or academic experience.
  • Strong understanding of Immuno-Oncology, cancer immunotherapy, immune cell signalling as evidenced by high impact journal publications or poster presentation at IO conferences.
  • Previous experience with bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells is a plus.
  • Strong in-vivo research experience especially using mouse syngeneic, humanised mouse tumor models and xenograft tumor models
  • Demonstrate ability to independently design, conduct and interpret the data from in-vivo mouse tumor studies.
  • Proven experience using standard immunology techniques to support in-vivo and ex-vivo analysis.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in performing tissues harvest and processing samples for multi-colour flow cytometry, multiplex ELISA, IHC, single cell RNA sequencing and gene expression analysis.
  • Sound technical competence that includes rodent handling, injections (IV, IP, SC, and PO), palpation, bleeding, and tissue harvest and ex-vivo analysis methods.
  • Competency in using GraphPad Prism, flowjo, nSolver software and other standard office software.
  • Excellent attention to details with strong communication skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and take additional responsibilities as a member of the research team.

Additional information

Please send your application with a latest CV, cover letter and salary request in English by 31st August 2022 at the latest. We may start interviewing candidates before application period closes. 

For further information, please contact Dr Anil Thotakura, Head of Immuno-oncology, +358 50 966 7229, during the following times: July 29th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm, August 4th, 19th & 26th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

Laboratory technician, manufacturing science

17.7.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. 

About Finland

Our Finland locations include Vantaa and Joensuu, employing over 1,000 professionals supporting functions such as production, instrument and reagent manufacturing, R&D, marketing, sales, quality, administrative support and supply chain. We hire experts in different fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology and bioinformatics. Our Vantaa site develops pipettes and microplate instruments as well as clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers, laboratory automation solutions and food safety kits. It is conveniently located close to the Vantaankoski railway station. Please read more about Finnish sites, innovative work and collaborative colleagues at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/finland.

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

How will you make an impact?

We are looking for a proactive and self-driven Laboratory Technician for a fixed term position for the period 15.8.2022-31.12.2023 with potential to a permanent position in Production after 1.1.2024. You enjoy working with high technology products and driving multiple initiatives at the same time. You want to develop yourself and the way of working. We offer motivating tasks in an innovative and international working environment.

What will you do?

You will be part of the Molecular Food Protection team, with up to 35 other members, responsible for designing and developing new molecular diagnostic products to complement the current microbiology product range, and production and support of these products.

Your work will include manufacturing and quality control of Food Protection molecular products (reagents related to DNA extraction and qPCR) and conducting molecular experiment work on the enhancement of Molecular Food Protection manufacturing processes. You will conduct molecular and microbial methods such as sample preparation, real-time PCR experiments, analyze results and maintain instruments and laboratory. You are expected to contribute by thinking through issues related to laboratory work. You are well-organized and able to maintain formal laboratory and manufacturing records. You enjoy working with high technology products and want to develop yourself and the way of working.

How will you get here?

  • >1 years relevant experience of working in laboratory and/or production environment
  • Solid knowledge of real-time PCR and molecular methods
  • Knowledge of basic microbiological techniques and methods
  • Good computer skills and experience in MS Office package
  • Good written and spoken Finnish, and preferably English
  • Strong teamwork capabilities
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of lyophilization and enzyme technology is preferred

Please send in your application, including a cover letter, CV and salary request in English. Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by 22nd of July 2022. Reference: 210717BR. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

If you have questions about the position and/or Thermo Fisher Scientific – please contact Pauliina Heikkinen, Manufacturing Science Supervisor, +358503581432 (on Monday 18.7. at 13:00-14:00 or Tuesday 19.7. at 10:30-11:30).

About us:

Each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. It’s not just a career, it’s a chance to realise your best – professionally and personally.

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

Geneticist

17.7.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

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Are you an expert in human genetics and inherited diseases? Do you have the ambition to utilize your experience in genetic interpretation whilst being among the pioneers of the molecular era of medicine? Are you passionate about helping patients? If you answered “yes,” you might be the person we are looking for! 

Blueprint Genetics is on a mission to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare. We are a team of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds, who share a passion for helping patients and families affected by inherited disorders. We work with hundreds of clinics around the globe and the quality of our interpretation has been praised by many of the world’s best medical centers. 

To support our rapid growth, we are looking for a Geneticist to join our Helsinki Clinical Interpretation Team. 

Job description 

In this Geneticist position, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and motivated geneticist team that places great value in high-class clinical interpretation. We have a diverse genetic testing portfolio, including over 220 panels across 14 medical specialties, whole exome sequencing, approximately 3,900 single genes, and targeted variant analysis 

Your daily work will entail analyzing the genetic data with our in-house developed interpretation tool and writing the test results into high-quality written statements. Interpretation of the data requires the use of several databases, genetic tools, and understanding of how the clinical history of the patient matches with the findings. In more challenging cases, you are supported by a group of clinical consultants in various medical specialties. 

What we expect from you 

We are looking for a person with a patient-first mindset, who is truly motivated to find answers for individuals affected by inherited diseases. You are able to deliver high-quality results independently, and taking responsibility comes naturally to you. At the same time, you are a team player with an eagerness to work towards a common goal. You are enthusiastic about keeping up with the most recent scientific findings and developing your expertise. You work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced production environment and you adjust effortlessly to evolving situations. 

Our ideal candidate has: 

  • PhD in Genetics or Molecular Medicine (or equivalent), or Clinical Laboratory Geneticist degree in Clinical Molecular Genetics / Laboratory Genetics and Genomics 
  • Excellent understanding of human genetics, inheritance models and inherited human diseases, and the ability to understand medical terminology and learn clinical aspects of the diseases 
  • Uncompromised attention to detail. In practice this means that an analytical, critical and systemic approach, as well as ability to follow rules, is needed to maintain coherent variant classifications throughout the team and the high quality of the reports.  
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English are a necessity

    Additional valued assets:  
  • Knowledge of current genomic information and variant databases, in addition to experience in NGS methods 
  • Research or clinical experience in interpreting genetic test results utilizing NGS, Sanger sequencing and other methods 
  • Experience in whole exome analysis  
  • Verbal and written skills in Finnish 
     

What we offer 

At Blueprint Genetics, the work you do has a real impact on patients’ lives, and this commitment is something our team takes great pride in. 

Our global and multidisciplinary team of geneticists is a unique group of more than 50 PhD level scientists and Clinical Laboratory Geneticists. Our team members have an average of more than 13 years of previous scientific experience, several years in clinical diagnostics (per person), and altogether approximately 500 peer-reviewed scientific articles published. Thus, you will be supported by a group with extensive experience in the field. 

In this role, you get to utilize your skills and experience in an environment that is unlike anything you have experienced before. Our working culture is open, positive and low-hierarchy. We offer you a rapidly evolving working environment, where you can learn and grow together with great colleagues! 

If you are up for the challenge, please submit your application and CV at the latest by August 14, 2022 with your salary request. 

This position is preferably based out of our office in Espoo, but there is also a possibility to work remotely from other parts of Finland. 

In case of any questions, you may send a message to Clinical Interpretation team manager lotta.koskinen@blueprintgenetics.com 

CMC Scientist Early Drug Development

17.7.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

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To further strengthen our CMC team, we are looking for a motivated CMC Scientist Early Drug Development. The selected candidate will play a key role in the design and selection of new innovative large molecule drug candidates and will support the development of such candidates towards first in human clinical studies. He/she will work in close concert with internal research teams as well as external development parties. The CMC Scientist brings expertise to drive the development of novel drug candidates and helps to overcome development challenges.


Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Supports the early CMC development of drug candidates including:

– Design lead candidates (in collaboration with Discovery);

– Manufacturability assessment of lead candidates;

– Early stage formulation development;

– Early stage productivity assessment;

– Manufacturing process development;

  • Development/selection of appropriate analytical methods including potency assay;
  • Transfers the selected lead candidate to selected third party CDMO;
  • Supports oversight of IND development track at selected CDMO partners by providing CMC development expert input and expert knowledge of the to be developed drug candidate;
  • Technical review of CMC documents (e.g. process development protocols/reports, validation protocols/reports, stability protocols/reports, etc.) and batch manufacturing records with minimal
  • guidance and able to draw appropriate conclusions;
  • Proactively identify and track project critical path items ‐ identify risks, formulate and monitor
  • corrective actions;
  • As a member of the CMC team actively contribute to technical and strategic CMC discussions.

Desired skills & experience:

  • PhD in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, bio‐engineering, or other discipline within pharmaceutical / biotechnology sciences;
  • Strong technical expertise in the field of biological drug substance and drug product manufacturing, product characterization;
  • Good understanding of antibody engineering and design of complex proteins;
  • Able to analyze and synthetize relevant literature and to transfer knowledge to a broader audience;
  • Good knowledge of ICH and GMP regulations;
  • Ability to work at the interface between research and development;
  • Team player with a can do mentality;
  • Able to operate in a dynamic surrounding of a fast‐growing biotech company with challenging timelines and changing priorities;
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Offer:

  • A competitive salary package with extensive benefits
  • Front seat in the development of therapeutic antibodies
  • A work environment in a human‐sized, dynamic and rapidly growing biotech company

Field Application Specialist – Forensics – Russian speaker

17.7.2022 | Avoimet työpaikat

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When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

Location: – Remote / Field (Europe)

Division: Genetic Sciences Division – Human Identification (HID)

Discover Impactful Work:

Join us as a Field Applications Specialist (FAS) and assist us in our mission to become the world leader in serving science. This multifaceted position involves providing scientific training, guidance, application support and troubleshooting for our customers in Russian-speaking countries.

A day in the Life:

  • Deliver on-site and remote scientific application support & training support to our customers on our HID products.
  • Supporting our customers with the implementation of new products, applications or workflows.
  • Diagnose & resolve product performance problems and customer queries/complaints by phone, email or onsite.
  • Work with sales representatives on sales calls to customer laboratories to provide technical and applications assistance in response to customer inquiries.
  • Assist the regional sales team in the development of accounts by giving technical seminars and presentations that promote the use of our products.
  • Providing pre-sales support activities like product demonstrations, user meetings or seminars.
  • Visit and represent our company on scientific or commercial meetings, conferences, trade shows, congresses, etc.
  • Establish contacts to key opinion leaders in the field and develop local references.
  • Maintain up-to-date technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of our product portfolio and scientific developments in the forensic DNA-identification workflow.
  • Become a strong internal Voice of Customer by providing customer feedback on our products to local and European Sales & Marketing.
  • Build trust with our customers and excel in customer service.

Keys to Success:

Education

  • Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or similar (Masters or PhD preferred)

Experience

  • Extensive technical hands-on experience (5 years minimum) in a forensics lab environment such as data analysis and/or research & development.
  • Previous experience in a support / training-related position or hands-on experience with AB / Thermo Fisher Scientific HID technology is appreciated.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • High degree of technical competence & confidence.
  • Able to connect with and support people optimally with varying levels of technical knowledge and expertise.
  • Customer-centricity with the emotional intelligence to understand customer concerns and aware of markets, trends and competitors.
  • Good computer (especially MS Office) and/or IT skills and have an interest for groundbreaking innovation and technology.
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills.
  • Fluent Russian and English language skills – oral and written.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (mainly Russian-speaking countries / CIS with the exception of Russia and Belarus; and within Europe).
  • Valid driver’s license.

We are offering an employment with an innovative, growing organisation with outstanding career and development prospects and an exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity and innovation. The role comes with a competitive salary plan, company pension scheme, bonus plan, company car and further employee benefits.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com