Analytical Scientist, Advanced Drug Delivery

Are you skilled in biophysical/chemical characterization? Apply for AstraZeneca´s Analytical Scientist role in Gothenburg.

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Scientist to join the GMP Analytics team within the Advanced Drug Delivery (ADD) function at AstraZeneca. The role sits within the ADD group at the vibrant R&D site in Gothenburg. In this role you will be part of the development of analytical methods, stability assessments as well as exploratory scientific initiatives.

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a one-year consulting assignment. You will be employed by TNG during this time.

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you´re our kind of person.

With more than 2 800 employees from over 70 different countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work!

Your Responsibilities

• you will be part of the development of analytical methods, stability assessments as well as exploratory scientific initiatives.
• you will perform analytical work to support the clinical phase development, such as validation of analytical methods, release analysis and stability studies. Part of the work is performed according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• you will be a member of different drug development project teams, representing your skill and scientific area.
• you will work in close collaboration with formulation scientists, analytical chemists as well as biopharmaceutics experts at AstraZeneca in Sweden, UK and US. Profound knowledge of the discovery and development phase as well as awareness of clinical drug development are central for being successful in this role.

We are looking for you, who together with your team will make a difference for patients´ lives every day. This through your ability to independently lead and achieve set goals within budget, time and to the right quality.

The Bigger Picture

Pharmaceutical Sciences is a department within AstraZeneca Biopharmaceutical R&D. The Pharmaceutical Sciences´ mission is to transform molecules into investigational medicines, meeting the unmet needs of future patients. Advanced Drug Delivery is a department in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Our portfolio of projects spans traditional small molecules, proteins, oligonucleotides to RNA based therapeutics across AstraZeneca´s therapy areas and our mission is to transform diverse modalities into investigational medicines.

Our Expectations

• MSc in a relevant scientific field (such as Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biotechnology)
• In-depth knowledge of analytical methodologies such as chromatography, mass spectrometry and other biophysical/chemical characterization techniques
• Understanding of principles and applications of GMP
• An interest in exploratory analytical work related to complex molecules, delivery systems and new technologies
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• Thorough understanding of principles, applications and management of Safety Health and Environment (SHE)