Genoscoper Laboratories Oy (www.genoscoper.comhttp://www.genoscoper.com ), located on the Meilahti biomedical campus in Helsinki, has provided animal DNA diagnostics services for pet owners, breeders, breed clubs and other associations since 1995. Genoscoper Laboratories collaborates with animal scientists across academia, including the University of Helsinki.

Genoscoper Laboratories has recently developed a unique panel test for canine inherited disorders and traits, the MyDogDNA(tm) testing service (www.mydogdna.comhttp://www.mydogdna.com ). The test enables simultaneous screening of 200+ known disease mutations and conformational variants, combined with a genome-wide assessment of genetic diversity and population structure. Our reporting system and global real-time updated MyDogDNA(tm) database provides efficient tools for breeding, disease diagnostics, and research.

Genoscoper Laboratories is hiring a R&D Manager to expand and further develop our DNA testing services in companion animals. The R&D Manager job opening is for a scientific specialist position including the following responsibilities:

- design and quality control of DNA tests

- scientific content development related to DNA tests and online reporting database

- scientific support on customer service and marketing (e.g., trainings, articles and blog posts, breed club reports)

- coordination and reporting of clinical validation research projects

An ideal applicant would have:

- a PhD- or MSc-level degree in genetics, biosciences or a related field

- experience in genetic project management and analyses, including basic molecular biology laboratory methods, online genome databases, statistical tools and softwares

- basic understanding of microarray- and sequencing-based genotyping technologies

- ability to communicate fluently and clearly in written and spoken English, with both professionals and lay public

- ability to work in the meticulous, organized and traceable fashion required by a diagnostic laboratory environment

- flexibility, problem solving skills and a positive attitude

We offer a unique opportunity to work and develop at the global forefront of animal DNA diagnostics, and take advantage of the possibilities provided by modern genetic technology and animal genomics. Questions and applications including cover letter, CV and salary requests should be addressed to jonas.donner@genoscoper.commailto:jonas.donner@genoscoper.com no later than March 27th. Selected applicants will be interviewed and the position will be filled as soon as possible.