Phase1, Biopharmaceutics and Chemical Analytics Trainee

Phase1 is Orion's paid trainee program for university and university of applied sciences students. The program brings together a large group of trainees from different disciplines. In addition to summer jobs, the program offers various events, networking with other trainees and Orionees, and group mentoring to support your career! Could this be the first phase of your Orion career? For more information about the Phase1 trainee program and the application process, please visit Orion's website.

Description of the position

Your main responsibility is to develop and perform micro scale dissolution and flux studies for research compounds and formulations. You will utilize in situ fiber optic technique in your studies. A prominent part of your daily duties will be laboratory work including the analytical tasks as well as the tasks related to daily laboratory maintenance. In addition, you will review results, summarize and make conclusions of the studies together with your team colleagues. You will also have opportunity to familiarize yourself with different analytical techniques like UHPLC and different dissolution techniques other than micro dissolution. This role is based in Turku.

Description of the unit

Biopharmaceutics and Chemical Analytics unit consists of analytical and formulation scientists. We work in research projects for which we develop non-clinical formulations, biopharmaceutical tools and understanding of in-vivo absorption of drug substances. We develop analytical and dissolution methods to support the reasearch phase studies as well as drug product development for clinical trials. Biopharmaceutics and Chemical Analytics unit is a part of the Pharmaceutical Sciences in Orion R&D.

We offer

At Orion, you'll get a broad insight into pharmaceutical sciences field of activity. You'll also get responsibility during the summer as we offer you the opportunity to challenge yourself with interesting and varied tasks. During the summer you will also get a comprehensive overview of Orion's processes, activities and learn about different positions within the corporation.

In addition to your salary package, we offer comprehensive employee benefits such as sports and cultural benefits, and a wide range of health and beauty products in our very own staff shop.

Appreciation of colleagues and continuous development are part of our core values.

Requirements

• Studies in chemistry, biochemistry or pharmacy.
• Experience of chemical analytics in laboratory settings. 
• Knowledge of spectrophotometric and (U)HPLC techniques.
• Ability and commitment to work in laboratory.

Additional information

Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than 5th February 2023. We will start interviewing possible candidates during the application time, so please ensure that we have your application as soon as possible!

If you would like to know more about the application process and timelines, please visit our website.

Welcome to build well-being with us next summer 2023!

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