Technical Associate

Join us at Orion Pharma as our Technical Associate, Quality Control (QC) Technical Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for various tasks in the QC Technical Operations Unit, such as maintenance of laboratory equipment and IT systems. You will work closely with laboratories, quality assurance (QA), equipment suppliers, and external service providers to help ensure that laboratory operations run safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner. This is a fixed-term position until 31 March 2027, with a preferred start date as soon as possible. The position is based in Espoo. Your key responsibilities include: - Coordinating laboratory equipment and facility-related activities in collaboration with laboratories and other stakeholder groups - Preparing and maintaining GMP documentation, such as SOPs and deviation reports - Supporting laboratory equipment maintenance and related operational activities - Participating in laboratory and departmental development projects - Collaborating with internal stakeholders, 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 become a part of a highly skilled organisation and work 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 also receive a comprehensive induction for the role. 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. What we are looking for - A vocational qualification or bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, laboratory technology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or another relevant scientific field. - Experience in laboratory work and chemical analytical instrumentation techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers). - Good technical skills and ability to learn new systems. - As a person, you are proactive, solution-oriented, innovative, and have a positive attitude towards challenging tasks. You work naturally both independently and, in a team, and you have good networking and communication skills. You are capable of theoretical and analytical thinking, but you are also a practical doer who acts promptly and professionally to get things done. - You are ready to challenge yourself in diverse tasks and want to develop yourself and your skills. You are able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. - Fluency in both Finnish and English is required. - Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP is considered an 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 9 August 2026. For further inquiries regarding the role, please contact Ida Viippola, Technical Manager, at +358 50 9663325 on 4 August from 13:30 to 14:30. 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. Approved medical examination, which also includes drug testing, is required prior to employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to employment for the selected person.