Research Technician (Analytics) / Research and Development

ApplyBookmark jobDo you want to drive meaningful changes in the food industry while working with world class technology and exceptional colleagues who are experts in their fields? If so, Onego Bio could be the perfect place for you!Onego Bio is a food ingredient company on a mission to create a more resilient food system through its product Bioalbumen®- a non-animal egg protein. Made through precision fermentation, Bioalbumen® matches the taste, nutrition, and functionality of the main protein from traditional eggs with an environmental impact around 90% smaller. Its unmatched versatility makes it ideal across a wide range of applications while providing greater cost and supply stability for food manufacturers.We are now looking for an experienced Research Technician to join our Analytics team in Helsinki, Finland!In this position, you will play an essential role in supporting projects with impactful analytical measurements. Your work will contribute towards our goal of providing animal-free egg protein ingredients to the world. Our team utilizes microbial production systems for expressing egg white proteins using filamentous fungi that requires new and routine analytical measurements.Position OverviewThe Research Technician will support the Analytics team by performing routine and novel analytical methods to monitor and optimize R&D processes, directly contributing to the development of Onego’s animal-free egg protein ingredients. The role requires hands-on laboratory work, operation and maintenance of advanced analytical instrumentation, and precise lab skills.Your Responsibilities As Analytics TechnicianPerform routine analytical procedures using advanced instrumentation (e.g., HPLC/UPLC systems) to ensure high-quality and reliable data.Conduct molecular biology techniques, such as total protein analysis, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and Western blots.Ensure the operational readiness of the analytical devices.Method development together with the R&D teamEvaluate samples, data, and instrumentation to provide insights and troubleshoot.Maintain accurate research records using electronic lab notebooks and databases.Who We Are Looking ForCompleted technical degree in laboratory sciences (e.g. laboratory technician, laboratory analyst, laboratory engineer).Preference for candidates with experience in HPLC and protein analyticsProficiency in laboratory techniques with a focus on accuracy, precision, and reliability.Sufficient verbal and written English skills to follow working instruction and document results.As a Person, You Will Need The FollowingIndependence in executing and planning your daily tasksConfidence in executing experimentsGood communication skillsInitiative: Curiosity, proactivity, and a willingness to ask questions to achieve success.Adaptability: Tolerance for the dynamic and varied nature of a start-up environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.At Onego Bio, You’ll EnjoyAnalytics with an impact. Onego Bio works on creating cutting-edge microbial protein production systems. Microbial production technology to produce egg white protein shows potential to significantly mitigate environmental impacts up to 90% according to recent study published in Nature Food. The positive impact of our technology does not only contribute positively on the environment but also supply chain stability, global health, food security and animal welfare.Superb and bright colleagues. We offer working in a passionate environment within a fun and diverse team who want to make a positive impact on the world. With Onego Bio, you will join a dedicated group of top experts in their respective fields who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing ideas.Competitive salary. We want to attract the best people, so we provide competitive salaries.Work–life balance. At Onego Bio, we make our people’s well-being a priority. We have a competitive benefits package, promote work-life balance and offer a collaborative, supportive and flexible, work environment with opportunities for exploration and growth.Employment type: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Helsinki Finland (on site)Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds! Please submit your resume and cover letter at the latest by 9th Nov 2025. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.Interested to hear more?For further information, please contact: Head of Analytics, Anna Kere, email: anna.kere@onego.bio.More About UsFounded by Maija Itkonen (CEO) and Christopher Landowski (CTO), Onego Bio is a spin-off from Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre. We use precision fermentation to produce Bioalbumen®, the world’s first non-animal egg protein with an amino-acid sequence identical to the protein found in a conventional eggs.In April 2024, Onego closed a $40 million Series A, one of the largest food-tech raises in the Nordics, bringing total funding to €65 million / $70.8 million. In March, Onego announced plans for our flagship U.S. manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin capable of producing Bioalbumen® equivalent to the output of six million laying hens. Most recently, the U.S. FDA issued a GRAS “No Questions” letter for Bioalbumen®, clearing the way for commercial launch.Bioalbumen® is used as a drop-in replacement for traditional egg protein in baked goods, confections, beverages, and specialty applications - delivering the same taste, high-quality nutrition, and the same or improved functionality vs. conventional egg protein powder.Onego Bio’s global headquarters are based in Helsinki, Finland and commercial headquarters are in San Diego, California. Onego Bio is a founding member of Food Fermentation Europe and the Precision Fermentation Alliance.Get to know us better here: www.onego.bioRead more about our work: https://www.onego.bio/newsroomWe look forward to hearing from you!ApplyBookmark job