Laboratory Engineer (Senior), in Advanced Imaging, 1.5.2026-31.12.2028

Åbo Akademi söker laboratorieingenjör (senior). Befattningen hör till Åbo Biovetenskapscentrum som är placerat vid Fakulteten för naturvetenskap och teknik i Åbo, Finland. Anställningen är för perioden 1.5.2026-31.12.2028. Den tidsbundna anställningen är på heltid.

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Åbo Akademi University and the Turku Bioscience Centre invite applications for a fixed-term position as Laboratory Engineer (Senior) in Advanced Imaging at the Advanced Imaging core facility in Turku (AIC-Turku, previously CIC). The employment is fulltime and for the period 1.5.2026-31.12.2028.  
 
AIC-Turku core provides advanced microscopy services to users in Finland since 2004 and aims to be among the leading imaging support units in Europe. We support more than 200 users and offer a broad range of imaging technologies, including light-sheet microscopy, single-molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM), and stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy. 

More information: Microscopy – Turku Bioscience Centre 

WORK TASKS 
As a Laboratory Engineer (Senior) in Advanced Imaging, you will support cell and tissue imaging needs across research areas including cancer, neurobiology, and immunology. You will work with advanced light microscopy, biological image processing methods, and imaging data analysis. You will also play a key role in the continuous development of AIC-Turku services and operations. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Training, advising, and supporting users in experimental design, imaging, and analysis workflows 
• Providing hands-on technical support for advanced light microscopy systems 
• Performing quality control, benchmarking, and maintenance routines to ensure reliable performance 
• Testing and implementing new microscopy systems and workflows across modalities such as widefield, confocal, light-sheet, and super-resolution imaging 
• Supporting academic and industrial projects locally, and serving international Euro-BioImaging customers 
• Contributing to instrument development and acquisition planning 
• Participating in microscopy conferences and engaging with national and international imaging networks 
• Developing and improving facility services, documentation, and user support processes 
• collaborating within national imaging networks, developing services.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS   
We are primarily looking for a Laboratory Engineer (Senior) with more than five year’s experience of working in a microscopy facility or in a company as a microscopy application specialist, having also gained some experience in leading processes (leadership). An applicant who does not fulfil these expectations can be employed as laboratory engineer.
 
Essential qualifications 

• A master’s or doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or a related field 
• A demonstrated track record in imaging-related research projects 
• Strong experience with light microscopy techniques and imaging data analysis 
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a multidisciplinary, international environment 
• Excellent English skills (spoken and written). 

Desirable qualifications 

• Experience with live-cell imaging and/or super-resolution imaging 
• Experience working in research infrastructures/core facilities (e.g., service development, service design, operations) 
• Strong teaching and training skills. 

SALARY AND CONDITIONS
The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities, aligning with the salary chart for expert and other personnel. The salary levels for a Laboratory Engineer (Senior) are set at MV08-MV09. The average monthly salary, depending on previous experience and skills, is typically around 3200–4200 euros at the beginning of the employment. 

The weekly working hours for full-time employees are 36 hours and 15 minutes. 

A trial period applies to the position. 

 
APPLICATION 
Please submit your electronic application in the ÅAU recruitment system (www.abo.fi/rekrytering) no later than 16.2.2026 at 15:00 (EEST, Finnish time zone). Please see guidelines on the electronic application. 

The application should include the following enclosures (in English): 

• CV 
• A motivation letter 
• Copies of Degree certificate(s) 
• Names and contact details of at least two reference persons

BENEFITS
Turku is the imaging capital of Finland, providing access to state-of-the-art instrumentation through Turku Bioscience (see https://bioscience.fi/), including imaging facilities. Turku is also home to Turku Bioimaging, which coordinates imaging activities in Finland (https://bioimaging.fi/), as well as the headquarters of EuroBioimaging (https://www.eurobioimaging.eu/). Together with our international Master’s Program in Biomedical Imaging (https://bioimaging.fi/msc-in-biomedical-imaging/), Turku offers a unique environment for anyone interested in developing imaging and/or image analysis research programs. 

Join our dynamic and innovative international community by seizing the opportunity we present. As a member of the Åbo Akademi University staff, you will gain access to various competitive benefits. These include occupational health care services, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a multicultural and friendly work environment. To learn more about working at Åbo Akademi University please explore further information on our website. 

Finland is a great and safe environment, offering many excellent state-subsidized services, including affordable daycare and free schools, consistently ranked among the best in the world. For families, the city of Turku (http://www.turku.fi/en) offers language showers and pre-schooling in English. Subsidized private daycare centres also offer daycare in French, English or Russian. Moreover, the Turku International School (https://sites.utu.fi/tis/) provides basic and upper-secondary education in English. 

Occupational health and insurance
We support the well-being of our staff by offering comprehensive preventive occupational health services and general medical care. In addition, all staff are covered by Åbo Akademi University’s employee travel and occupational accident insurance. All University staff also have pension coverage, with the University automatically deducting pension contributions from the monthly wages of each employee. 

Sport services 
The University offers fitness and wellbeing services. Staff can use the opportunities for gym and group exercise sessions and the other diverse fitness activities available on campus. Owned by all universities in Turku, CampusSport (https://www.campussport.fi/en), offers inexpensive fitness services at the campuses. 

Holiday bonus
A holiday bonus is paid in connection with July’s salary or when the employment ends. The dimension of the holiday bonus is determined according to the Collective agreement for universities and increases in relation to the length of employment.

INFORMATION 
For further information about the position, please contact Prof Guillaume Jacquemet (guillaume.jacqueme[a]abo.fi), or (regarding the recruitment process) HR Partner Jenni Kronqvist, (jenni.kronqvist[a]abo.fi).  

Åbo Akademi University is working for equal gender distribution and diversity across all personnel groups. 

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