We are looking for an innovative, scientifically orientated veterinarian to join Orion Pharma R&D, Bioimaging and Laboratory operations team in Turku.

Description of position

As a designated veterinarian, you will work on-site in Turku to provide veterinary care and to fulfill advisory duties relating to well-being and treatment of the animals as described in Finnish legislation and EU Directive 2010/63. There is also a possibility to be heavily involved in research in all our research focus areas. We value experience and deeper understanding of anesthesia and pain alleviation, pharmacology, pathology, and soft tissue surgery. You will work closely with a wide group of scientists, research associates and animal welfare personnel. Tasks and responsibilities included in the role can be modified based on your experience and interests.

Description of unit

Bioimaging and Laboratory Operations unit is part of Orion DMPK and Safety Sciences department with facilities located in Turku. We provide scientific and strategic expertise in the field of histology and in vivo imaging, laboratory maintenance and animal welfare. We work with and support both Orion therapy areas, Oncology and Pain, as well as Safety pharmacology, toxicology, Translational PK/PD and Animal Health.

We Offer

At Orion you will have exciting opportunities to create and have an impact to the better future therapies for patients. We offer you attractive career development opportunities enabling you to use your own strengths within an interesting R&D pipeline in an enthusiastic working environment. Appreciation of personnel and constant development are part of our core values. The culture of Orion R&D is informal, and we enjoy working together.

Requirements

• Licensed veterinarian, Finland (DVM)
• Experience in drug discovery and/or laboratory animal field: successful completion of the laboratory animal course in the use of animals for scientific or educational purposes
• Experience in soft tissue surgery, anesthesia, and pain alleviation
• Deep understanding of experimental design and underlying scientific principles
• Excellent networking, presentation, and communication skills in English and Finnish
• Enthusiastic, innovative, and science-oriented mindset

Additional information

If you are interested, please apply by 18.06.2023. We may start interviewing candidates already during the application period.

For additional information on the position, please contact Eija Aho (Director, Bioimaging and Laboratory Operations), tel. +358 50 966 7675. Contact times are June 7 at 10-11, June 9 at 13-14 and June 14 at 15-16.

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Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.


Orion Corporation operates in more than 30 countries, where we Orionees, 3500 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do.