Imaging/Radiochemistry Specialist
Kuopio, FI, 70800
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.
Job Summary
Join our team and make the difference!
We are looking for a preclinical Imaging / Radiochemistry Specialist to strenghten our Science team in Kuopio, Finland.
As Imaging / Radiochemistry Specialist, you are responsible for supporting scientists and lab personnel in preclinical imaging studies in a global, cross-functional environment. You are in charge of planning, executing, and monitoring the radiolabeling of test articles as well as planning and monitoring of nuclear imaging and autoradiography projects alongside with study directors. Moreover, you support radiation safety of the workplace together with the Radiation Safety Officer. You will work in close collaboration with the commercial teams to provide subject matter expertise for client communication and participate in the generation of scientific marketing materials and contribute to the development of new services for the business unit. You are part of a multi-disciplinary preclinical research team and report to Group Leader, Advanced Technologies.
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent planning, problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability to work flexibly across projects and adapt to new priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player comfortable working and communicating in a cross-functional and international environment. Track record in people and project management and ability to mentor and train staff will be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English, scientific writing skills, good presentation skills with ability to professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Right to design procedures and projects involving laboratory animals in Finland through a FELASA-accredited course is advantageous.
Qualifications
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- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent degree in biological science, chemistry, biomedical physics, or related discipline.
- Minimum two years of work experience in industry or academia.
- Knowledge and practical experience in radiolabeling of biomolecules, radiosynthesis or nuclear imaging (PET, SPECT).
- Experience with in vivo studies in rodents is an asset.
- Good understanding and practical experience in using common imaging data analysis platforms, processing pipelines is advantageous.
What we offer you
Working at Charles River means working in a dynamic international organization where we are making the difference. We offer you exciting projects, growth opportunities, meaningful work, inclusive and supportive team. We also support your wellbeing by offering you e.g., wide occupational healthcare, leisure accident insurance and ePassi flex- benefit. We also have an active recreational committee which organizes activities from charity occasions to fun team events.
For more information, please contact Group Leader Jussi Rytkönen by email (jussi.rytkonen@crl.com).
Apply at the latest 29 March 2026 !
Please submit your application as soon as possible. We view applications regularly and may interview candidates already during the application period. The position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate is found.
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 25 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.
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