Are you interested in enzymes, food product development, in vitro diagnostics or an early career in research? Attend the Biotechnology Career Night!

On 1.12., the Chemistry Guild will be joined by company representatives from AB Enzymes, Valio and Medix Biochemica along with Paula Jouhten, the leader of the Master’s Programme in Biotechnology. The event is relaxed and focused on discussion regarding career paths, the companies’ current projects, and career opportunities in academia and industry. The companies’ presentations and discussions are held in rotating small groups, so you’ll get a chance to acquaint yourself with all of them.

Note! As a student participant, you have to have a valid Kemistikilta membership. Join as a member (9€) via the link! https://kide.app/memberships/3b0fe53b-0c68-4ecd-a133-2c36c3c2b9c7

We have 25 places for the career night in total, please choose the right participant category below. Participants are chosen based on your study programme and the order of signups. Students in the Master’s Programme in Biotechnology are preferred, but anyone interested is warmly welcome. Small refreshments & snacks are served during the event. The event is alcohol free.

Short company introductions:

• AB Enzymes is a global industrial biotechnology company specializing in high-performance enzyme solutions for food, feed and industrial applications. Their operations span from applied enzymology and fermentation science into large-scale industrial processes.
• Medix Biochemica is a premier developer and manufacturer of critical upstream raw materials for the global in vitro diagnostics industry, giving students a view into molecular biology, bioprocess engineering, and the strict quality frameworks behind diagnostic tests.
• Valio R&D is the research and innovation engine behind one of Finland’s leading food companies, researching biotechnological methods to produce functional foods, novel proteins, and sustainable bioprocesses.
• Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (Bio2) at Aalto University is a world-class academic research center driving the bio-based circular economy, offering (doctoral) students hands-on immersion in advanced industrial biotechnology, enzyme engineering, synthetic biology, and microbial bioprocesses for sustainable production.

TLDR:

What: Biotechnology Career Night

When: Tuesday 1.12. at 17-20

Price: Free

Where: Ke3, (Kemistintie 1, 2. floor)

Language: English / Finnish, depending on participants

Who: 25 Kemistikilta members and representatives from companies & the school. Students of the Master’s programme in Biotechnology are preferred.

Why: Explore career paths in biotechnology, and expand your student & industry network.