Scientist, R&I Research and Early Development

AstraZeneca in Gothenburg is now seeking a Scientist, R&I Research and Early Development, Bioscience In Vivo.

Would you like to join our team, where you will be involved in planning and conducting in vivo studies to advance drug discovery projects and generate publishable scientific insights? To further strengthen our expertise and capacity we are looking for a strong scientist with a great drive for innovation and idea generation as well as excellent laboratory skills to join the Bioscience In vivo Department within the Early Respiratory and Immunology R&D unit at AstraZeneca located in Gothenburg. Are you ready to join us?

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a consulting assignment that will run until 2023-12-31. This means that you will be employed by TNG during this time.

AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Your Responsibilities

• As a Scientist you will be a vital member of the in vivo community and will contribute to the development and characterization of pre-clinical models of autoimmune and/or respiratory diseases to discover novel therapeutics.
• This is a lab-based role where, under the supervision of the team leader and help from colleagues, you will contribute in the planning and execution of experiments, with the responsibility to coordinate, perform and analyze in vivo studies using in vitro methods.
• You will be a strong team player with high degree of flexibility and collaborative skills to support colleagues and help projects reaching the next milestone according to timelines.

The Bigger Picture

Respiratory & Immunology is one of AstraZeneca´s main therapy areas. From a research perspective we work to understand, treat, modify and ultimately cure respiratory and autoimmune diseases with an emphasis on diseases with significant unmet medical need, such as asthma, COPD, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Chronic Cough and autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA)). 

Our Expectations

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in relevant subjects or equivalent level of understanding developed through experience in academia or drug discovery settings.
• Valid education required for compliance to work with live animals in Sweden. (LAS, FELASA)
• Several years of hands-on experience with rodents including live animal handling, drug administration through different routes, blood and organ sampling and processing (spleen, lymph nodes, intestine).
• Ability to organize, execute and interpret the results from in vivo studies according to study plans in agreement with the team leader or other colleagues.
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to use in vitro methods (ELISA, western blot and/or qRT-PCR) to analyze ex vivo samples generated from in vivo studies. (3).
• Ability to design panels and run flow cytometry as well as analyzing generated data
• Experience of maintaining the highest standards of welfare and ethical compliance and ensuring the integrity of the generated data. Familiar with using Good Statistical Practice in animal research and applying the 3R´s (reduction, refinement and replacement) across the full range of studies.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong organization skills and wiliness to incorporate the views of others in your communication and collaboration.