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Pharmaceutical Material Scientist, AstraZeneca

We are looking for a Materials Scientist for AstraZeneca in Gothenburg!

Are you an organized individual seeking a new opportunity? Are you a good team player with the ability to operate independently? Great, because we currently have an opening for a consultant to join the team as a Materials Scientist within the Oral Product Development team at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a consulting assignment starting in February and expected to end in December. Throughout your assignment, you will be employed by TNG.

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. 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.

Union contract
Union contract
Fitness stipend
Fitness stipend
Worklife balance
Worklife balance
Professional development
Professional development

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for a scientist in Material Science who can provide input in the area of materials characterization during the development of drug products, and can work together with us determining physical properties on materials that we use during the development of, or finalized drug products. The work includes characterization, documentation, and attending and presenting project team meetings. The role is primarily laboratory based.

The Bigger Picture

AstraZeneca is one of the world´s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we´re on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients´ lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.

Our Expectations

  • BSc or MSc typically from pharmaceutics, chemistry or chemical engineering, but also other disciplines with relevant skills.
  • Experience from working within the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.
  • Laboratory experience including working with computerized systems.
  • Experience of physical characterisation techniques such as laser light scattering (PSD), surface gas adsorption (BET) and powder rheometry (RST/FT4) is desirable.
  • Excellent knowledge in written and spoken English is necessary (Swedish is a plus but not mandatory for this position)
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