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VTT – beyond the obvious.

We are seeking to hire a laboratory technician to work on projects involving industrial microbes. The work comprises laboratory experiments in research projects supervised by scientists.

The candidate should have a laboratory technician training and work experience in molecular biology research. Competence in basic gene technology techniques or experience working with yeast or filamentous fungi is considered beneficial. The work requires good reporting skills and good written and spoken English, as well as the capabilities to work as a part of an international research team.

You are precise, skillful in the lab. You work well with other team members, and you contribute to a good working environment.

At VTT you have the opportunity to work on challenging and interesting assignments in our well-equipped R&D environment as part of our internationally oriented and highly trained personnel. At VTT you can also have flexible working hours, good personal development prospects and the benefits of a large employer.

The position is fixed-term. If our project portfolio continues to grow and there is a mutual interest in continuing your employment at VTT then a prolongation of the position is possible.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Jussi Jäntti, the leader of the Production host engineering research team, jussi.jantti@vtt.fi

Only application materials submitted through the VTT website are considered.