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Overview

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VTT Summer of Changemakers: Master's Thesis Worker: Microbial Biotechnology - VTT - Espoo, Finland
Researcher
Compensation
€2,150 - €2,850/month
Monthly salary between 2650€ and 2850€ for Master's students, 2150€ and 2450€ for Bachelor's students. Duration 3-6 months.
Vacation: 5 weeks
Salary Context: Researcher
Market Average: Researcher
€0 - €144,683
In Espoo, Finland: Researcher
€2,500 - €19,316
This Offer
€2,150 - €2,850
€2,150€144,683
per month
Location
Espoo
Remoteness
Onsite
Application Deadline
February 1, 2026
Management Tier
No People Management
Job Type
Full-time
Posted: January 8, 2026Deadline: February 1, 2026
Required:
English
Specialisations:
MicrobiologyBiochemistryMolecular biologyGenetics

Job Description

Seeking a master's thesis trainee in microbial biotechnology at VTT, focusing on engineering yeast cells for biopharmaceutical production and developing genetic engineering strategies. Responsibilities include laboratory experiments, data analysis, and reporting. Suitable for students or recent graduates in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields. Offers impactful work, mentorship, and responsibility in a leading research organization.

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Company Information

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VTT

Research and Development
Headcount: 2,400

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Job Details

Requirements

  • Relevant academic background (biology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, genetics)
  • Initiative and responsibility
  • Proactive problem-solving skills
  • Experience with molecular biology methodologies
  • Good English communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct laboratory experiments
  • Organize and analyze results
  • Present data in meetings
  • Prepare reports

Field:

Healthcare

Specialisations:

  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology
  • Genetics

Education Level

Bachelor

Salary Details

Monthly salary between 2650€ and 2850€ for Master's students, 2150€ and 2450€ for Bachelor's students. Duration 3-6 months.

Perks

  • Well-being services
  • Flexible hours
MentorshipImpactful workCareer developmentWork-life balance
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