Open positions

Open positions

We are seeking talented and motivated people to join our team. Read more about our recent openings below. Feel free to send an open application to our management.

Application Scientist: biosensors

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Full time / Turku onsite

We are looking for an Application Scientist to join our team. In this position you will be responsible for conducting research, experiments and validations using the company’s phage-biosensor method to detect the early stage of diseases from non-invasive samples (saliva, urine).

Your research topics will mainly cover our phage-biosensor development based on bacteriophage constructs. The work will include developing biosensors towards different disease biomarkers related to cancers and to infectious diseases performing and sample preparation and analyzing bioassays. The work includes the development of in-vitro evolution processes of phages, and complementary tests using traditional methods with external collaborators. Your duties also consist of documentation, drafting scientific publications, and collaboration with our clinical partners.

M.Sc in biochemistry, biotechnology, systems biology, or related discipline.

  • Experience and knowledge in the field of microbiology
  • Preparation and measurement of clinical samples (such as saliva, urine, blood).
  • Good skills in transferring methods and protocols from lab to lab
  • Good communication skills, proactive attitude and problem solving capabilities are essential to succeed in this position.
  • Fluency in English, other languages are an advantage.
  • An understanding of biomarkers and their use in medical diagnoses.
  • An interest in different diseases, such as cancers, infectious- or neurological diseases
  • Capability to adopt new methods, technologies and measurement devices
  • Experience from project management
    Willingness to travel (a few weeks during a year)

This role is permanent and full-time at our laboratory and office in Turku.

If you want to be a part of the change to improve early detection of severe diseases, please send a free-form application and curriculum vitae with a salary request by email to: jukka.holappa@aqbiotech.com by February 5th 2026 at the latest. Please use the subject line: “Application Scientist. Biosensors”. We can conduct interviews already during the application period.

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Senior Scientist and Quality Lead

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Full time / Turku onsite

AQ Biotech is at a pivotal growth-stage, and we are looking for a Senior Scientist and Quality Lead to join us in a permanent, dual-impact role. In this position, you will be a key driver in our laboratory research while taking a leading role in designing and building a tailored Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring reliability and excellency to our diagnostic innovations.

Your research topics will mainly cover our phage-biosensor development based on bacteriophage constructs. The work will include developing biosensors towards different disease biomarkers related to cancers and to infectious diseases, to perform sample preparation and analyzing bioassays. The work also includes development of in-vitro evolution processes of phages, and to perform complementary tests using traditional methods. Your duties also consist of documentation, drafting scientific publications, and close collaboration with our clinical partners.

Senior Scientist (50%):

  • Key member of our research team and contributor of our phage-biosensor method.
  • Developing and optimizing bioassays for infectious diseases and cancer biomarkers.
  • Managing in-vitro evolution of phages and collaborating with international clinical and academic partners.
    Interpreting measurement data and drafting scientific publications.

Development & Quality Leadership (QMS, 50%):

  • Driving the development: You will play a foundational role in designing and implementing a QMS that is fit-for-purpose for a high-growth diagnostics startup.
  • Process Architecture: Establishing and documenting core processes, from sample handling to data integrity, ensuring they meet industry best practices (e.g., ISO 9001 or GLP/GCLP standards).
  • Quality Documentation: Drafting and managing the company’s quality manual, SOPs, and validation protocols to ensure a scalable and robust operational framework.
  • Continuous Improvement: Leading internal audits and fostering a proactive “Quality First” mindset throughout the scientific team.
  • Education: Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
  • Research Track Record: Extensive experience in bioassay development and the measurement of clinical samples.
  • Quality Management Vision: A background in QMS (e.g., ISO 9001, GLP) and a passion for building quality systems from the ground up rather than just following existing ones.
  • Independent & Proactive: Ability to independently design both laboratory experiments and quality workflows.

Communication: Fluency in English and excellent technical writing skills are essential for both scientific and quality documentation.

This is a permanent position where your scientific expertise and your vision for quality will directly impact global healthcare outcomes.

Please send your free-form application and CV with a salary request to jukka.holappa@aqbiotech.com by February 5th, 2026. Please use the subject line: “Senior Scientist & Quality Lead”.

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Head of Biomarker Discovery

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Full time / Turku onsite

We are filling a senior position to head our biomarker discovery process under direct guidance of our Chief Science Officer. 

This new role is pivotal in our aim to discover novel biomarkers for a wide range of diseases. We have ongoing studies in Finland, China and in the US. Identification and characterization of new complementary biomarkers paves the way for the development of novel diagnostic tests, enabling accurate early stage screening of a variety of diseases.

This is a new role to study our phage-biosensors and their interactions with disease biomarkers. You will be specialized on non-invasive sample matrices, their fundamental characteristics but also their complementing role to serum and to existing diagnostic tests. A key element of your work is to conduct complementary measurements utilizing a Mass Spectrometer and other established methods and to participate in deep analyses with our clinical and research partners. Your duties will also involve documentation, writing scientific publications, and the further development of our biosensor method.

  • A M.Sc or PhD in life sciences and/or chemistry.
  • Hands-on analysis experience in using LC-MS and other established biophysical methods.
  • Experience and understanding of biomarkers in the medical field.
  • Understanding of predictive, prognostic and pharmacodynamic biomarkers.
  • A proactive attitude and problem solving capabilities are essential to succeed in this role.
  • Sufficient communication skills and Fluency in English.
  • Hands-on research experience in biomarkers e.g. peptides and proteins.
  • Understanding in treatment response monitoring and drug-receptor interactions.
    Interdisciplinary thinking and curiosity to further develop existing methods.
  • Experience from chemical database/software and molecular modeling.

This role is permanent and full-time at our laboratory and office in Turku.

If you want to be a part of the change to improve early detection of severe diseases, please send a free-form application and curriculum vitae with a salary request by email to: jukka.holappa@aqbiotech.com by February 5th 2026 at the latest. Please use the subject line: “Head of Biomarker Discovery”. We can conduct interviews already during the application period.

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