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Senior Scientist in Genome Engineering

Senior Scientist in Genome Engineering at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

We are looking for a new team member to join our Screening and Automation team in Genome Engineering Department. The role is based at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden, where you will join an international team that develops novel genome engineering technologies and applies these technologies for generation of therapeutic agents. If this sounds like your next challenge – welcome to apply!

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a consulting assignment for approximately 9 months, starting in April. You will be employed by TNG during the assignment period.

Here at AstraZeneca, we are working towards turning novel state-of-art technologies into effective and safe medicines for severe genetic disease. We provide a stimulating environment for innovation and translational application of genome engineering tools. We continually push the boundaries of science to deliver medicines that treat diseases across our main therapy areas.

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

Your Responsibilities

You will bring your scientific expertise in molecular biology and innovative thinking to drive genome editing approaches that can lead to therapies. You will be a part of cross-functional project teams with various backgrounds and expertise, where you will contribute to development of gene editing strategies.

Accountabilities will include experimental optimization of genome engineering tools to facilitate efficient gene editing, developing relevant assays, analyzing gene editing outcomes, documenting, interpreting, and communicating results to relevant partners. You will collaborate with others to develop streamlined platforms for high-throughput screening and optimization of genome editing components. This is a very exciting role that will give you exceptional professional and technical development opportunities in this state-of-the art scientific discipline.

The Bigger Picture

We believe that our new colleague is a person who thinks in a creative way and find innovative approaches to scientific problems. You are enthusiastic and curiosity-driven towards finding answers to scientific questions, coming up with solutions to technical problems and learning new skills. You can work in an independent and goal-oriented way, but you also enjoy team work and have the ability to communicate and collaborate in a global setting with cross-functional groups.

Our Expectations

  • PhD degree in molecular/cell biology, genetics or relevant areas, or MSc with 2+ years´ experience in academia or industry
  • Strong molecular biology background and relevant hands-on skills.
  • Expertise with mammalian cell culture and cellular assays, such as genetic manipulation
  • and evaluating genetic & functional outcomes using next generation sequencing, qPCR etc.

Desirable for the role:

  • Solid understanding of genome engineering and current technologies.
  • Experience with automation and high-throughput application
  • Experience with producing and using viral vectors (lenti/AAV) for gene delivery in mammalian cells.
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