Laboratory Technician

Req ID #: 225685

Location:

Kuopio, FI, 70210

For over 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Join our team and make the difference!

Our operations in Kuopio are expanding and we are now seeking LAB TECHNICIANS to join our Laboratory Sciences team. As a Lab Technician you are performing technical tasks and basic formulation procedures in support of our preclinical client studies. We work in shifts (6am-11pm) and also on the weekends.

Your main responsibilities are:

- performing practical laboratory work
- receiving, processing and formulation of test substances
- performing biochemical well plate measurements, as well as histological methods

You could be the one if you have:

- suitable qualification acquired through vocational training, such as laboratory technician or bio analyst
- previous experience in solution preparation, laboratory equipment, biochemical measurements or histological methods is considered an advantage
- ability to document your work accurately
- ability to prioritize as work is based on schedule-bound tasks
- good collaboration and communications skills to support teamwork
- basic computer skills, e.g., Microsoft Office software
- good oral and written English skills

We offer you:
Interesting projects, development opportunities, meaningful work, and a supportive work community. You will work in a forward-looking and international organisation. As a benefit we offer you, among other things, extensive occupational health care, leisure insurance and ePassi flex benefits.

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 22,000 employees within 100 facilities in 26 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.