Research Technician (Analytics) / Research and Development
Do you want to drive positive change in the food industry by producing the perfect protein with industry-leading technology, and with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? If so, Onego Bio might be just the place for you.
Onego Bio is a Finnish-US food ingredient company on a mission to create a more resilient food system through its product Bioalbumen®—the first non-animal egg protein with an amino acid sequence identical to the natural protein. The company's award-winning technology has placed them at the forefront of delivering sustainable, animal-free egg protein ingredients that cater to the food industry's need for functional, supply- and cost-stable egg protein ingredients. The company is focused on scaling precision fermentation to industrial scale with the superior Trichoderma reesei production platform.
We are now looking for an experienced Research Technician to join our Analytics team in Helsinki, Finland.
In this position, you will play an essential role in supporting projects with impactful analytical measurements. Your work will contribute towards Onego’s greater goal of providing animal-free egg protein ingredients to the world. We aim to play a significant role in building the sustainable food system with the help of our partners throughout the world. Towards this goal our team utilizes microbial production systems for expressing egg white proteins using filamentous fungi that requires new and routine analytical measurements.
Position Overview:
The Research Technician will support the Analytics team by performing routine and novel analytical methods to monitor and optimize R&D processes, directly contributing to the development of Onego’s animal-free egg protein ingredients. The role requires hands-on laboratory work, operation and maintenance of advanced analytical instrumentation, and precise lab skills.
Your key responsibilities as an R&D Technician, on the Analytics Team include:
- Perform routine analytical procedures using advanced instrumentation (e.g., HPLC/UPLC systems) to ensure high-quality and reliable data.
- Conduct molecular biology techniques, such as total protein analysis, SDS-PAGE and Western blots, to complement analytics.
- Ensure the operational readiness of the analytical devices.
- Explore and test new analytical methods
- Evaluate samples, data, and instrumentation to provide insights and troubleshoot
- Maintain accurate research records using electronic lab notebooks and databases.
Qualifications:
- Completed technical degree in laboratory sciences (e.g. laboratory technician, laboratory analyst, laboratory engineer).
- Preference for candidates with experience in quantification applications, including sample preparation, controls, and standards.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques with a focus on accuracy, precision, and reliability.
- Strong verbal and written English skills to collaborate effectively and document work clearly.
As a person, you will need the following:
- Ability to collaborate on projects while independently managing routine tasks.
- Confidence in executing experiments
- Initiative: Curiosity, proactivity, and a willingness to ask questions to achieve success.
- Adaptability: Tolerance for the dynamic and varied nature of a start-up environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
With Onego Bio, you’ll enjoy:
- Analytics with an impact. Onego Bio works on creating cutting-edge microbial protein production systems. Microbial production technology to produce egg white protein shows potential to significantly mitigate environmental impacts up to 90% according to recent study published in Nature Food. The positive impact of our technology does not only contribute positively on the environment but also supply chain stability, global health, food security and animal welfare. Egg is one of the world’s most popular proteins and our team stands to meet the demand in a way that preserves the future of our planet.
- Superb and bright colleagues. We offer working in a passionate environment within a fun and diverse team who want to make a positive impact on the world. With Onego Bio, you will join a dedicated group of top experts in their respective fields who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing ideas.
- Competitive salary. We want to attract the best people, so we will provide competitive salaries.
- Nordic work–life balance. Working in Finland, the happiest country in the world, enables a high quality of life. At Onego Bio, we make our people’s well-being a priority. We offer 6 weeks paid vacation a year, among other benefits including extended occupational healthcare, and exercise and culture benefits.
- Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
- Location: Helsinki Finland (on site)
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV and application letter as a combined file as soon as possible but at the latest by 13th March 2025. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact: Senior Scientist, Dr. Adam Vincek, email: adam.vincek@onego.bio or Senior Scientist, Dr. Tommi Kotila email: tommi.kotila@onego.bio
More about us:
Founded by alternative protein pioneer Maija Itkonen (CEO) and precision fermentation trailblazer Christopher Landowski (CTO), Onego Bio is a spin-off that salutes the remarkable work done by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for the next level cellular agriculture products and food applications. In April 2024 Onego raised a $40M Series A funding round (one of the largest in the Nordics) for fueling scale up and go-to-market in the US. Similarly, in July 2024 Onego secured €14M / $15.2M new funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Program and additional Series A investors. In 2024 Onego Bio has successfully raised altogether €50.5M / $55M, bringing the company’s total funding to € 65M / $70.8M. Since launching, the company has received massive international recognition, including being selected as a winner of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards. Onego Bio is a founding member of Food Fermentation Europe and Precision Fermentation Alliance US. Get to know us better by exploring our webpage www.onego.bio/about-us
Read more about our past work on the topic:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/01/animal-free-egg-protein-onego-bio-40m/
https://www.hs.fi/visio/art-2000010306262.html
https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/onego-bio-series-a-funding-precision-fermentation-egg-protein-gras/
https://www.fastcompany.com/90878786/onego-bio-bioalbumen-animal-free-egg-whites
https://foodmatterslive.com/article/precision-fermentation/
https://agfundernews.com/onego-bio-ceo-makes-the-case-for-animal-free-egg-proteins
https://www.eu-startups.com/2022/03/10-fantastic-fast-growing-finnish-startups-to-watch-in-2022/
https://sifted.eu/articles/foodtech-startups-to-watch/
https://www.onego.bio/press/our-news/seed-round
https://www.onego.bio/press/our-news/additional-funding
https://www.onego.bio/press/our-news/perfectday-nth-bio
We look forward to hearing from you!
