Technical Specialist

Your role Join us in the Quality Control Technical Operations Unit! In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the technical reliability and compliance of laboratory equipment, systems, and facilities used by our quality control laboratories. A key focus of your work will be coordinating maintenance activities for laboratory equipment and IT systems, ensuring adherence to GMP and regulatory requirements. Your duties will also include validation testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system administration of laboratory equipment and facilities. As a Technical Specialist, you will play a crucial role in enabling our laboratories to perform analyses safely, efficiently, and in compliance with pharmaceutical standards. Our Technical Operations team acts as an enabling function, ensuring that laboratory personnel have the equipment, systems, and facilities required to perform their work successfully. You will be based in Espoo. The position is permanent. Responsibilities Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: Acquire, qualify and validate new laboratory instrumentation in accordance with GMP and regulatory requirements Investigate and resolve laboratory equipment malfunctions and deviations promptly and professionally Coordinate tasks related to laboratory equipment and facilities, working closely with QC laboratories and other internal stakeholder groups Prepare documentation according to GMP (e.g., equipment SOPs, maintenance instructions, deviation reports) Participate and coordinate laboratory facility-related changes as the laboratory representative Collaborate closely with equipment suppliers and external service providers Contribute to laboratory and departmental development projects You will work daily with QC laboratories, Quality Assurance, equipment suppliers, and external service providers. What you can expect from us We offer a diverse and varied role in a successful company, along with opportunities for professional development. You will work in a team of experts in a multidisciplinary environment with various stakeholders. You will be supported by a skilled and friendly team with good team spirit and helpful colleagues. You will receive a comprehensive induction for the role. At Orion Pharma, 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. What are we looking for To succeed in this role, we expect you to have: Language Skills: Fluency in Finnish and English (both written and verbal). Education: A university degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other appropriate qualification. Experience: Experience in laboratory work and chemical analytical instrumentation techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers). Technical Skills: Good technical proficiency and ability to learn and adopt new systems quickly. Working Style & Attitude: Proactive, solution-oriented, innovative, and capable of both theoretical/analytical thinking and practical execution. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment. Strong networking and communication skills. Advantage: Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or knowledge of GMP is considered a significant advantage. How to apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are the ideal candidate for this position by 16 August 2026. For further inquiries regarding the role, please contact Ida Viippola, Technical Manager, at +358 50 966 3325 on 6 August from 13:30 to 14:30 or 11 August from 14:30 to 15:30. Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.