About your role

Phase1 is Orion’s paid trainee programme designed for university students, bringing together a large and diverse group of talents from various fields every year. In addition to interesting summer jobs with meaningful projects, the programme offers a variety of events, networking opportunities with other Phase1 Trainees and Orion employees, as well as small group mentoring to support your career! Could this be the first research phase of your Orion career? You can find more information about the Phase1 trainee programme on Orion’s website.

Join us as a Phase 1 trainee and get hands-on experience in developing AI-driven image analysis workflows. At the VivoScience unit in Turku, you’ll work alongside our team to analyze histological images and learn how cutting-edge technology is applied in real-world research.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a background in biomedical sciences or related fields to join our VivoScience team in Turku. In this role, you will contribute to training Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools for image analysis of histological samples. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical and analytical skills in an industry setting. Finnish language skills are not required for this position. The work will start in May–June and last approximately 3–4 months. It is possible to arrange for part of this work to be carried out in Espoo.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the development of AI-based image analysis tools for histological samples using Aiforia software.
• Plan, execute and report AI training projects for image analysis under the guidance of experienced scientists.
• Annotate images of tumor and neuronal tissues.
• Perform routine microscope slide scanning when needed.
• Collaborate with the team to support building up automated tools for image analysis.

What we offer

At Orion Pharma, you'll get a broad insight into preclinical and translational research. You'll also get responsibility during the summer as we offer you the opportunity to challenge yourself with interesting and varied tasks. During the summer you will also get a comprehensive overview of Orion's processes, activities and learn about different positions within the corporation.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. ​Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

Our expectations

• Completed Bachelor’s degree and ongoing or near-complete Master’s studies in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or related fields.
• Previous experience with histological samples is an advantage.
• Familiarity with image analysis is a plus.
• Strong interest in working with AI-based tools.
• Technical aptitude with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid IT skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply and additional information

Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than February 1st, 2026. We might start interviewing candidates during the application time, so please ensure that we have your application as soon as possible!

Our Phase1 trainees will be paid a monthly salary of €2370–2625, depending on the number of completed study credits. In addition, the Phase1 trainees are eligible to various employee benefits offered by the company.

If you would like to know more about the application process and timelines, please visit our website. 
Welcome to build well-being with us next summer 2026!

We will carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Unit description

Orion’s pharmaceutical innovations are created within its R&D organization. We employ around 400 top professionals in the field of drug discovery and development. We work globally: in Espoo and Turku in Finland, in Nottingham and Cambridge in England and in New York, NY, USA. Orion R&D and the Innovative Medicines business division are dedicated to making a transformation to become a global player in the pain and oncology therapy areas. 

The VivoScience unit, located in Turku, consists of in vivo scientists and research associates. Our mission is to support Orion Pharma’s therapy areas—Pain and Oncology—through research processes. The team operates a histology laboratory and performs image analyses of various samples. We also conduct pharmacokinetic and toxicological in vivo studies to support preclinical research.

We work in a modern laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and foster a highly motivated, collaborative environment.

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