We are now looking for Research Scientist or Engineer to work in our Bioprocess Engineering team

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the multidisciplinary research team, you will use your expertise in bioprocess technologies of cell factories for production of e.g., proteins and metabolites and development of new methods and tools
  

• You will contribute to both academic and industrial customer research and development projects
  

• Contribute to writing proposals for public funding
  

Who we are looking for:

• Master’s degree (from University or University of Applied Sciences) in bioprocess engineering or closely related field
  

• Experience working with microbial physiology and fermentation processes
  

• Excellent communications skills in English
  

• downstream processing methods
  

• automation in biotechnology or machine learning
  

• online monitoring of bioprocesses
  

• strong data analysis skills and familiarity with ELN/LIMS type of software
  

• interest for applying for national and international research grants
  

As a person, we hope that you are:

• Approachable and easy to talk to. You have strong communication skills and are able to interact efficiently in interdisciplinary contexts and with people from different fields.
  

• An enthusiastic outside-the-box thinker. You enjoy challenges and learning new things, and have a strong passion for science and research and development.
  

• Motivated and willing to take initiative in getting projects executed.
  

• Independent and enjoy working at the laboratory.
  

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Natural sciences with an impact. VTT works on the cutting-edge of natural sciences, and we've invested in building state-of-the-art research facilities for natural sciences, such as the Bioruukki pilot infrastructure for bio- and circular economy. Our research agenda is dedicated to solving systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and unleashing the power of synthetic biology. That means that at VTT, your expertise in natural sciences will go towards creating a real impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
  

• Superb colleagues and community. With VTT, you'll join a community of over 2000 multidisciplinary experts who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing of knowledge. We work across disciplines and house all the cutting-edge sciences, from quantum computing to synthetic biology, under one roof. Collaborating with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
  

• Excellent career in research. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us for over ten years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. A combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects keeps your career path interesting.
  

• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training.
  

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!