Job Opportunity as Application Scientist – Biosensors at AQ BioTech Ltd
AQ BioTech is seeking a highly motivated Application Scientist – Biosensors to join their interdisciplinary research team in Turku, Finland. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position focused on developing and validating innovative phage-based biosensor technologies for the early detection of severe diseases using non-invasive clinical samples such as saliva and urine.
The Application Specialist will work at the intersection of microbiology, biotechnology, and diagnostics, contributing directly to next-generation biosensors targeting biomarkers associated with cancers, infectious diseases, and other critical health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research, experiments, and validations using the company’s phage-biosensor platform
- Design and develop biosensors based on engineered phage constructs
- Perform preparation and analysis of non-invasive and clinical samples (saliva, urine, blood)
- Develop and optimize in-vitro phage evolution processes
- Analyze bioassays and validate results using complementary traditional diagnostic methods
- Collaborate with external partners and clinical collaborators
- Transfer methods and protocols effectively between laboratories
Required Qualifications
- M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, or a related discipline
- Strong background in microbiology and biological assay development
- Hands-on experience with preparation and measurement of clinical or biological samples
- Ability to transfer and adapt laboratory protocols across different environments
- Understanding of biomarkers and their applications in medical diagnostics
Required Skills
- Interest in disease biology, including cancers, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders
- Ability to adopt new methods, technologies, and measurement devices efficiently
- Experience in project management or coordinating research activities
Please send a free-form application, CV, and salary request by email to: jukka.holappa@aqbiotech.com with the subject title “Application Scientist. Biosensors“
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