Application Scientist: Biosensors

AQ BIOTECH OY
Finland
Full time
Direct hire
Updated: 1/19/2026
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Application Scientist: Biosensors

Tasks

  • Conduct research, experiments, and validations using the company's phage-biosensor method to detect early-stage diseases from non-invasive samples like saliva and urine.
  • Research phage-biosensor development based on bacteriophage constructs.
  • Develop biosensors for cancer and infectious disease biomarkers, including sample preparation and bioassay analysis.
  • Develop in-vitro evolution processes for phages and perform complementary tests with external collaborators.
  • Handle documentation, draft scientific publications, and collaborate with clinical partners.
  • Prepare and measure clinical samples such as saliva, urine, and blood.

Requirements

  • M.Sc in biochemistry, biotechnology, systems biology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience and knowledge in the field of microbiology.
  • Good skills in transferring methods and protocols between laboratories.
  • Good communication skills, a proactive attitude, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Capability to adopt new methods, technologies, and measurement devices.
  • Willingness to travel for a few weeks during the year.

Preferred

  • Proficiency in other languages is an advantage.
  • An understanding of biomarkers and their use in medical diagnoses.
  • An interest in different diseases, such as cancers, infectious, or neurological diseases.
  • Experience in project management.
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