We are looking for A LABORATORY ENGINEER for a permanent position as of 1st of August 2026 or as agreed upon.

Would you like to contribute to high quality ICT education as well as research and development? As a Laboratory Engineer you are responsible for Karelia UAS’ ICT laboratory’s infrastructure, including operative maintenance and developing smart solutions for automation and successful management. Your work ensures secure and efficient use of ICT environments for learning, innovation, and collaboration. We offer you the opportunity to work with exciting technology and develop your expertise in an innovative and dynamic environment.

As a Laboratory Engineer, your job includes:
- Supporting teaching and RDI activities: preparing and optimizing environments
- Providing user support for students, teachers, RDI staff, and administration
- Operating, maintaining, and managing ICT infrastructure capacity (including updates and contingency planning)
- Practical development work: designing and implementing automation and management solutions
- Ensuring information security and risk management: safety, governance, and continuity planning

What we expect from you:
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good command of English and basic skills in Finnish
- Experience in ICT infrastructure management; knowledge of Nutanix and Cisco UCS environments or similar technologies is considered an advantage
- A systematic and security-conscious approach to work
- Ability to develop and maintain automation and management solutions
- Understanding of the technical requirements of teaching and RDI activities
- Interest in learning new things and supporting others in learning

The eligibility requirement for the position is a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

- The salary and terms of the position are determined in accordance with the collective agreement for universities of applied sciences by Sivistysala ry
- Salary: €2 744,44-3 073,84 per month, plus an experience-based supplement of 4-16%
- Probation period: 6 months
- Working hours: 36.25 hours/week (7.25 hours/day), flexible working hours
- The position requires regular on-site work on Karelia’s campuses; partial remote work is possible

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your application (including CV) via Kuntarekry by friday 17, April at 12:00 P.M. You can fill out the application form in English or Finnish. Interviews will be held in May in Joensuu.

We are committed to equality and non-discrimination in our recruitment process, and we welcome all applications from diverse backgrounds. We select applicants for the interviews based on the information provided in the application.

Would you like to know more? Contact us by e-mail:

About the position: Head of Education, Mervi Heikkinen (mervi.heikkinen@karelia.fi), available during 7th to 16th, April

About matters related to employment: Director of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility, Jaana Tolkki (jaana.tolkki@karelia.fi)

Karelia Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

At Karelia UAS, we research, develop, and educate for the skills of tomorrow. We are an international and attractive higher education community that is not afraid of developing better solutions for the future. Karelia has approximately 4,500 students enrolled in bachelor's and master's degree programs, and we also offer degree programs taught in English. We work closely with local businesses to ensure the vitality of North Karelia. Our values are responsibility, taking bold initiative, and proximity to working life.