Histology Research Associate – Preclinical Lab

Orion Pharma; Turku; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Pharma, Turku, Finland, seeks a Histology Research Associate to join the VivoScience unit in R&D. This permanent, full-time role focuses on routine histology, embedding, microtomy, IHC/ISH staining, tissue processing and digital slide prep.

You will collaborate with scientists, help develop staining methods, maintain equipment, and ensure quality documentation while supporting multidisciplinary projects across Orion’s therapy areas.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science (Bioanalyst) or equivalent education and practical experience.
• Strong hands-on histotechnology laboratory work.
• Experience in tissue embedding, paraffin block preparation and microtome sectioning.
• Experience performing histological and immunohistochemical staining.
• Good understanding of laboratory quality requirements and documentation.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Positive, proactive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology procedures: tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and slide prep.
• Produce paraffin sections from preclinical tissues.
• Perform histological, IHC and ISH staining per protocols.
• Assist development and validation of new staining methods and workflows.
• Operate and maintain histology laboratory equipment.
• Document samples and activities per quality standards.
• Prepare digital slides and support sample management.
• Collaborate with scientists and project teams across Orion's therapy areas.
• Support safe, compliant and efficient lab operations.

Skills

Histology laboratory work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Biomedical Laboratory Science (Bioanalyst) or equivalent

Tools

Automated staining platforms

Tissue processing equipment

Cryostat sectioning equipment

Job description

Orion Pharma, Turku, Finland, seeks a Histology Research Associate to join the VivoScience unit in R&D. This permanent, full-time role focuses on routine histology, embedding, microtomy, IHC/ISH staining, tissue processing and digital slide prep.

You will collaborate with scientists, help develop staining methods, maintain equipment, and ensure quality documentation while supporting multidisciplinary projects across Orion’s therapy areas.