We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician / Laboratory Manager to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary research team. Our work focuses on understanding aging-related genetic changes in blood cells and their roles in immunology and cancer development. We integrate large population-level cohort analyses with cutting-edge genome editing and single-cell approaches in cell lines and in patient samples. The research group is led by Mikko Myllymäki, MD, PhD and our research group is located at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki. We are also part of the Translational Immunology Research Program within the Faculty of Medicine. The successful candidate will join a translational research environment integrating genetics, immunology, cell biology, bioinformatics, and clinical medicine.
Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive training will be provided for all techniques and responsibilities. The position is full-time and fixed-term for three years, with a possibility for extension. A six-month probationary period will be applied (standard in Finnish university employment contracts).
Candidate Requirements
Diversity and equality in work and study cultures are important to us. Therefore, we aim to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. From this link, you can read about our university's accessibility and inclusivity.
Salary
The salary is based on the job requirement scheme for specialist and support staff in the salary system of Finnish universities, plus a personal performance component. The typical starting gross salary for comparable UH laboratory/research technician roles is approximately €2,600–€3,200/month (depending on duties and experience).
Application Details
The position is available immediately, and we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Please submit
Applications should be submitted through the application portal. We value authentic, self-made applications over those generated by artificial intelligence. Please send us an application that you have crafted yourself, reflecting your own voice and thoughts. Applications generated by AI do not meet our expectations. Deadline: May 8, 2026 Note: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
For inquiries, please contact: mikko.myllymaki@helsinki.fi
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