Do you want to drive meaningful changes in the food industry while working with world class technology and exceptional colleagues who are experts in their fields? If so, Onego Bio could be the perfect place for you!
Onego Bio is a food ingredient company on a mission to create a more resilient food system through its product Bioalbumen®- a non-animal egg protein. Made through precision fermentation, Bioalbumen® matches the taste, nutrition, and functionality of the main protein from traditional eggs with an environmental impact around 90% smaller. Its unmatched versatility makes it ideal across a wide range of applications while providing greater cost and supply stability for food manufacturers.
We are now looking for an experienced Research Scientist to join our R&D team in Helsinki Finland.
In this position, you will play an essential role in developing, planning, and carrying out research projects with a project team and contribute towards our greater goal of providing animal free egg protein ingredients to the world. Ultimately, we aim to be part of building a sustainable food system with the help of our partners throughout the world. Towards this goal our R&D team will create microbial production systems for expressing egg white proteins using filamentous fungi.
Position Overview:
The Research Scientist will support the Strain engineering team by developing new and optimizing existing Trichoderma reesei production platforms and providing expertise and assistance to screening platform development directly contributing to the development of Onego’s animal-free egg protein ingredients. The role requires hands-on laboratory work, data analysis and reporting skills as well as collaboration with different functions within the company and with external collaborators.
The Research Scientist will contribute to Onego’s animal-free egg protein platform by developing and optimizing Trichoderma reesei production systems and supporting the advancement of our screening capabilities. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, data-driven analysis, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive scientific progress and accelerate product development within a dynamic biotech startup environment.
Your responsibilities as Research Scientist:
Scientific project work in the fields of molecular biology, protein production and fungal biology.
Using your expertise in molecular biology and strain engineering to create excellent fungal production strain platform for egg white proteins.
Developing strain screening technologies and workflows for filamentous fungi.
Further developing our fungal expression platforms using the newest innovations.
Working with our bioprocess team to improve the strains and bioprocess conditions.
Who we are looking for:
Proven, excellent laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, genome engineering, protein analysis, and possibly HTS development.
Completed MSc or PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, or related field.
One year or more of experience working with filamentous fungi, or possibly yeast.
Good scientific reporting skills.
Good written and spoken English skills.
Industrial experience working in a biotechnology company would be a big plus.
As a person, we hope that you:
Skilfully and precisely plan and perform experiments.
Self-motivated and willing to take the initiative to get projects accomplished.
Have strong communication and collaboration skills.
Work well with other team members and contribute to a good working environment.
Can tolerate pressure and maintain a good work-life balance.
Are flexible to take on a variety of tasks anticipated in a start-up company.
What we offer you:
Molecular biology with an impact. Onego Bio works on creating cutting-edge microbial protein production systems. Microbial production technology to produce egg white protein shows potential to significantly mitigate environmental impacts up to 90% according to recent study published in Nature Food. The positive impact of our technology does not only contribute positively to the environment but also supply chain stability, global health, food security and animal welfare.
Superb and bright colleagues. We offer working in a passionate environment within a fun and diverse team who want to make a positive impact on the world. With Onego Bio, you will join a dedicated group of top experts in their respective fields who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing ideas.
Competitive salary. We want to attract the best people, so we will provide competitive salaries.
Work–life balance. At Onego Bio, we make our people’s well-being a priority. We have a competitive benefits package, promote work-life balance and offer a collaborative, supportive and flexible, work environment with opportunities for exploration and growth.
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV and application letter as soon as possible but at the latest by 11th of January 2026. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact Head of Biology, Taija Leinonen taija.leinonen[at]onego.bio
More about us:
Founded by Maija Itkonen (CEO) and Christopher Landowski (CTO), Onego Bio is a spin-off from Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre. We use precision fermentation to produce Bioalbumen®, the world’s first non-animal egg protein with an amino-acid sequence identical to the protein found in a conventional eggs.
In April 2024, Onego closed a $40 million Series A, one of the largest food-tech raises in the Nordics, bringing total funding to €65 million / $70.8 million. In March, Onego announced plans for our flagship U.S. manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, Wisconsin capable of producing Bioalbumen® equivalent to the output of six million laying hens. Most recently, the U.S. FDA issued a GRAS “No Questions” letter for Bioalbumen®, clearing the way for commercial launch.
Bioalbumen® is used as a drop-in replacement for traditional egg protein in baked goods, confections, beverages, and specialty applications - delivering the same taste, high-quality nutrition, and the same or improved functionality vs. conventional egg protein powder.
Onego Bio’s global headquarters are based in Helsinki, Finland and commercial headquarters are in San Diego, California. Onego Bio is a founding member of Food Fermentation Europe and the Precision Fermentation Alliance.
Get to know us better here: www.onego.bio
Read more about our work: https://www.onego.bio/newsroom
We look forward to hearing from you!
Employment type: Full-time, Fixed term (1 year, starting from February 2026)
Location: Helsinki, Finland