Open Positions

Production Engineer

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Finnadvance is looking for a highly motivated PRODUCTION ENGINEER, specialized in micro and bio-fabrication and microfluidic technologies, to join our rapidly growing team. In this role you will run our volume fabrication under our strict quality control system. There will be a unique career development opportunity with intensive training in a highly regulated environment.

Finnadvance is a privately held biotechnology start-up formed of young engineers and scientists. Developing breakthrough solutions for personalized medicines, rapid drug discovery, and enabling animal-free research, we are now building the team of future enablers. Finnadvance is recipient of international awards, EU fundings and has been named the best technology startup of 2019 globally (MEDICA, SLUSH, Innovation World Cup). Finnadvance is scaling up its production capability to cater the growing demand for in-vivo like microphysiological systems.

KEY TASKS:
- Design, simulate and fabricate in-house developed microfluidics
- Identify and implement appropriate manufacturing methods and materials for Finnadvance’s organ-on-chip devices
- Rapid prototyping with the R&D team
- Drive continuous improvement on quality management

REQUIRED SKILLS:
- PhD or equivalent in Mechanical/Biomedical engineering, Bioengineering, Material science, or related
- Industrial fabrication processes, specifically microfluidics and microelectrodes (photo-lithography, soft-lithography, injection molding, etc.)
- CAD experience (2D and 3D technical drawing)
- Programming skills, numerical fluid flow modelling
- Multitasking and thorough attention to detail

If you are looking for your next challenge, send your resume, and motivation letter by 15.02.2021 to The position will be filled immediately when an appropriate candidate has been found.

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Research Scientist

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Finnadvance is looking for a highly motivated RESEARCH SCIENTIST to join our rapidly growing team. In this role you will run our internal research activities and quality management system. There will be a unique career development opportunity with intensive training in a highly regulated environment.

Finnadvance is a privately held biotechnology start-up formed of young engineers and scientists. Developing breakthrough solutions for personalized medicines, rapid drug discovery, and enabling animal-free research, we are now building the team of future enablers. Finnadvance is recipient of international awards, EU fundings and has been named the best technology startup of 2019 globally (MEDICA, SLUSH, Innovation World Cup). Finnadvance is scaling up its R&D activities to cater the growing demand for in-vivo like microphysiological systems in pharmaceutical and academic research.

KEY TASKS:
- Formulate and execute Finnadvance’s internal research activities
- Supervise laboratory personnel
- Execute customer-specified projects
- Drive continuous improvement on quality management

REQUIRED SKILLS:
- PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry, Biomedical engineering or Biotechnology, or related field
- Proven track record in the field of 3D cell biology and/or microfluidics
- Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture, imaging methods and biochemical experimentation
- Experience in quality management systems, 3D (bio)printing techniques, and programming skills is a plus

If you are looking for your next challenge, send your resume, and motivation letter by 15.02.2021 to The position will be filled immediately when an appropriate candidate has been found.

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Skin-on-chip scientist

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Finnadvance (Oulu, Finland) and Medical Research Center (Prof., MD, PhD Kaisa Tasanen-Määttä, MRC, Oulu University) are looking for a SKIN-ON-CHIP SCIENTIST. You will develop our functional skin-on-chip model and work closely with both Finnadvance and MRC. This position is for 6 months project with a possibility of extension and will optimally result in a Master thesis.

KEY TASKS:
- Developing the functional skin-on-chip model
- Cell culture, biochemical experimentation, bio/microfabrication
- Project documentation and reporting

REQUIRED SKILLS:
- BSc in Biochemistry, Biomedical engineering or Biotechnology, or related field
- Practical experience in sterile cell culture and imaging methods, biochemical experimentation; microfabrication and 3D culture skills are appreciated
- Team working skills, multitasking and thorough attention to detail

If you are looking for your next challenge, send your resume, and motivation letter by 14.02.2021 to . The position will be filled immediately when an appropriate candidate has been found.

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Open application

Didn't find open position suitable for you? We are constantly looking for talented people from versatile backgrounds to join our team. If you share our vision, we welcome you to send your open application and CV to us!

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Contact:

Prateek Singh

+358 40 653 7049