RD Scientist

We are looking for a fixed-term R&D Scientist to join our Research & Development team for 12 months while covering a parental leave.

Your primary responsibilities include advancing R&D projects from concept to development in challenging and fast-paced collaborative projects. You will participate in the development and optimisation of detection chemistries and devices, as well as the screening, formulation, and usability improvement of new assay chemistries.

We are looking for someone with a relevant higher education degree (M.Sc.) in biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field. You should have practical experience with antibody-based technologies and preferably also with molecular biology. You have worked on R&D projects and approach new and time-critical problems with determination and a solution-oriented mindset. You are comfortable working efficiently and safely in a laboratory environment. You are systematic, cooperative, and can handle the pressure and urgency of projects well. Experience in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) field is considered an advantage.

We expect you to have:

• Strong experience in immunoassays
• A relevant higher education degree (M.Sc.).
• Strong knowledge of antibody-based technologies
• Experience from assay verification and validation
• Strong data analysis skills
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Responsibility, decision-making ability, and flexibility in changing situations.
• A positive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to find practical ways forward in challenging situations.
• A proactive and independent work approach, and the ability to lead by example.
• An independent and proactive working style, with creativity, initiative, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities.

We offer demanding, varied, and meaningful tasks in a motivated and positive R&D team. We respect each other's work and understand the importance of each role as part of the whole. We offer diverse development opportunities in various tasks. It is important to us to continuously develop the well-being and skills of our staff.

We will begin interviews before the application deadline, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about the position, please call Satu Hepojoki +358504113543.