Laboratory technician

Orion Corporation; Turku; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Corporation seeks a Laboratory Technician to join the VivoCare unit in Turku on a permanent full‑time basis. You will be responsible for daily care of research animals, monitoring their well-being, and ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities include maintaining animal facilities, operating and cleaning laboratory equipment, and collaborating closely with research personnel. This role emphasizes animal welfare and a practical, hands‑on approach in a structured lab

Qualifications

• Experience with animal care in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• A vocational qualification in laboratory animal care or veterinary nursing is advantageous.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to follow instructions in a structured lab setting are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for research animals and monitor their well-being.
• Report and document animal health and welfare observations.
• Maintain and clean animal facilities and equipment.
• Collaborate with research personnel to support study activities.
• Work weekdays with some weekend shifts and flexible scheduling.

Skills

Team player

Animal welfare

Basic animal care

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational qualification in laboratory animal care

Veterinary nursing (optional)

Job description

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our research operations in Turku in a permanent full‑time position. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily care of research animals, monitoring their well‑being, and carrying out related reporting and documentation. Your work will also include maintaining animal facilities and collaborating closely with research personnel. You will be part of the VivoCare unit.

Studies conducted with animals play a crucial role in the development of new and improved medicines and are required before regulatory authorities can grant permission to proceed with clinical trials in humans. Orion is committed to conducting all necessary animal research responsibly, with animal well‑being as a top priority.

The position is located in Turku, is fully on‑site, and will start in mid‑September 2026.

Responsibilities

The role includes daily care‑related tasks in a laboratory animal environment and supporting high standards of animal welfare. Responsibilities consist of routine operational work, such as operating, cleaning, and maintaining equipment used in daily activities.

The position involves physically demanding tasks, including cleaning animal rooms and laboratory facilities. Work is primarily carried out on weekdays during daytime hours, with occasional weekend work as part of the role.

What you can expect from us

The meaningful impact of work that contributes to the development of well‑being is a key reason why people thrive at Orion. We also offer you the opportunity to grow and expand your expertise throughout your career.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well‑being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable team player with an understanding of animal welfare and basic animal care. You value responsible work practices and enjoy working in a structured laboratory environment. You are interested in developing your expertise and building a long‑term career in a research environment.

You are able to follow instructions carefully, work accurately, and collaborate effectively with colleagues. A practical, hands‑on working approach and good physical capacity are important in this role, as well as flexibility to work occasional weekends.

The role requires the ability to work in both Finnish and English. Previous relevant work experience and a vocational qualification in laboratory animal care, veterinary nursing, or basic animal care are considered an advantage.

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter and CV no later than Sunday, 9 August 2026. We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.

An approved medical examination, which also includes drug testing, is required prior to employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Your new team

Orion’s pharmaceutical innovations are created within its R&D organization. We employ over 400 top professionals in the field of drug discovery and development. We work globally: in Espoo and Turku in Finland, in Nottingham and Cambridge in the UK, and in Cambridge, MA, USA. Orion R&D and the Innovative Medicines business division are dedicated to making a transformation to become a global player in the pain and oncology therapy areas.

The VivoCare unit is part of VivOrion within the Integrated DMPK and Safety department at Orion Pharma R&D, located in Turku. We support all Orion Pharma therapy areas, including oncology, pain management, and animal health. VivoCare is a service‑oriented team that works collaboratively with genuine care and commitment toward shared goals.

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well‑being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.