Research Technician or Project Researcher to the Turku Center for Disease Modeling

Turku Center for Disease Modeling (www.tcdm.fi) is a research and research service organization at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku. TCDM provides state-of-art research facilities and expertise in studies in experimental animals to support both academic and industrial associated preclinical research.

TCDM is looking for a Research Technician or Project Researcher to a fixed-term position from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. The starting time is negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Research Technician/Project Researcher include carrying out projects using mouse models at the TCDM and assisting with various cell and molecular biology analyses.

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Who we are looking for

Requirements

Successful candidate is required to have strong expertise and prior experience with in vivo animal models. In addition, the following is required

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field for laboratory work (e.g.  Medical Laboratory Scientist, BSc of Health Care, Biomedical Laboratory Scientist, Master’s degree in Biosciences)
  • Organisational skills and adaptability to changing work situations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Initiative, good social skills, and active working attitude
  • Fluent in Finnish and English

Desirable qualifications

Experience with basic molecular and cell biology techniques (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture) is considered as an advantage.

The title and more detailed job description will be determined based on the background of the selected candidate. The job title of a Project Researcher can be used if the person has completed a higher university degree (please see University of Turku Rules of Procedure).

We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Benefits

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.

  • Possibilities to develop your expertise – We encourage our personnel to develop their professional expertise by offering versatile training and competence development possibilities which employees can take advantage of during their working hours. Also, the course offering of Open University is free of charge for our personnel.
  • Your well-being is important to us! – In addition to comprehensive occupational health care, our own well-being services monitor, support and develop the well-being of our personnel. You are entitled to use the CampusSport’s services at a personnel price.
  • We support your work-life balance – Flexible working hours and extensive remote work options help you balance work and leisure time. You also have access to long annual leaves.
  • An inspiring and supportive work community – We encourage each other and value working together!

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Salary and trial period

The salary of the Research Technician is determined according to the universities’ salary system  of the other personnel (level 6) and for the Project Researcher based on the job demands chart of teaching and research personnel (levels 2-4). In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid. In the beginning of the employment, the salary of the Research Technician is on average 2 500-2 700 euros/month, and the salary of the Project Researcher 2 500-3 300 euros/month depending on previous experience and skills.  

The position has a trial period of six months.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).

Applications should be in English and include a motivation letter and a CV. Please add also the contact information (name, position, email) of two (2) referees, who have given their consent to use them as reference.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: Director of TCDM Petra Sipilä, petra.sipila@utu.fi.

With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist Kristiina Nuutila (kristiina.nuutila@utu.fi) or HR Secretary Kati Rantanen (kati.rantanen@utu.fi).

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Research at the Institute of Biomedicine is divided into three functional units: Infection and Immunity, Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology, and Cancer research. Research at our Institute includes both biomedical basic research and translational research, and the unit division expresses our research priorities.

The Faculty of Medicine is a high level, international and innovative research and education unit in biomedicine, clinical medicine, dentistry and health and nursing sciences, as well as a major social contributor to health promotion, disease genesis, in the research of diagnostics and treatment and in the development of the health service and education system. The faculty provides research-based multidisciplinary undergraduate education in educational programs that educate diverse and critically minded specialists. The research is multidisciplinary and results in new information aimed at promoting the health of the population and better patient care.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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