Canatu (CANATU, Nasdaq First North, Finland) is a fast-growing deep technology company creating advanced carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs), related products, and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries. Together with pioneering companies, Canatu transforms products with nano carbon for a better tomorrow.

Canatu's versatile platform technology has broad potential applications. Its current core includes CNT membranes for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) processes in the semiconductor industry, enabling the manufacturing of the most advanced chips, as well as film heaters for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the automotive industry. Additionally, electrochemical sensors for medical diagnostics are in the development phase. Canatu’s patented CNT reactors and Dry Deposition^TM method yield clean and pristine CNTs. The company operates through two business models: selling CNT products directly, as well as selling CNT reactors and licensing the related technology so that customers can produce CNT products under a limited license.

Headquartered in Finland, Canatu also operates in the US, Japan, and Taiwan. Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Aalto University’s Nanomaterials Group, Canatu currently has around 140 employees representing over 35 nationalities, with 20 per cent holding or pursuing doctorates. Discover more at www.canatu.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

We are looking for a

R&D Scientist, Medical Diagnostics

As an R&D Scientist on our Medical Diagnostics team, you will serve as an engineering/scientific expert. You will design and develop carbon nanotube-based biosensors and validate their functionality as a member of the R&D team.

Join us in tackling world-scale problems with nanoscale innovations. We seek candidates passionate about innovation, achievement-driven, teamwork-oriented and curious, who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are highly teamwork-oriented. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research, planning and development of biosensors towards commercial applications.
• Perform design testing and functional validations in accordance with regulations and standards for medical diagnostics devices.
• Support the project management by planning and reporting work packages and other tasks.
• Write scientific reports and documents, and contribute to the design's risk assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, electrical engineering, biomedical or some other similar degree in relevant field.
• Experience in the development of electro- or biochemical devices and assays, obtained preferably from medical device related industry.
• Basic knowledge of  the regulations and standards for medical diagnostics devices (e.g. ISO 13485 and FDA).
• Comprehensive understanding of biosensor principles, design, and basic characterization technologies.
• Knowledge of biochemistry, immunochemistry, enzyme immobilization, and especially DNA, and RNA chemistries is preferable.
• Hands-on experience in relevant laboratory techniques especially PCR.
• Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and work independently at the industry and customer interface.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a customer-oriented mindset and a proactive attitude.
• Effective time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.

ABOUT CANATU

As an entrepreneurial company, you will be a part of a dynamic and forward-looking scale-up with great team spirit and peer support. At Canatu, the following core values define who we are and who we want to be, guiding us in our day-to-day work:

• Curiosity to discover provides us with the spark that takes us out into the world to observe and find.
• Commitment to achieve is how we take those discoveries from ideas to something concrete.
• Collaboration for impact is required to develop what we create into impactful and meaningful products.
• Passion for progress keeps us working for new ways to do things for better tomorrows.

Does this resonate? It’s what defines us. Join us to do work with an impact.

For more information on this position, please contact Salla Oksala at salla.oksala@canatu.com. Pls apply latest by 13th of June, 2025.