Separation Scientist to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg

Seeking a Separation Scientist for the iLAB Team at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

Do you have hands-on experience with the purification of small molecules? Are you interested to further push the boundaries of automated analytical chemistry and separation sciences at a company where we are committed to lifelong learning, growth and development? We are seeking a specialized Separation Scientist that will play an important part in the iLAB team, focusing on the analysis and purification of chemical libraries. Welcome to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg!

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a 1 year consulting assignment starting in september. You will  be employed by TNG during the assingment period.

We are a global, science-led BioPharmaceutical company and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. With our ground-breaking pipeline comes a bright future - a secure job, exciting opportunities, and varied work. You will be valued. Not only for your unique contribution, skills, and background, but because we recognize people are our greatest asset. Here we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work .

Your Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on separation science support to drug discovery chemistry using state-of-the art chromatographic instrumentation
• Deliver automated analysis and purification of novel compounds using Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) and High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
• Ensure reliability, performance and data quality of analytical instrumentation and automation platforms
• Work within the team to suggest process and infrastructure improvements
• Contribute to a vibrant and entrepreneurial organization focused on innovation & project delivery; collaborating closely with scientists across the discovery organization

The Bigger Picture

As Separation Scientist, you will be part of a team of highly motivated scientists contributing to analysis, preparative separation, and characterisation of small molecule chemical libraries.

In this laboratory-based position, you will be specifically responsible for ensuring the delivery of automated analytical and preparative chromatography solutions to drive the delivery of pure compounds to the different projects across our therapy areas within AstraZeneca. You will get the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art chromatographic equipment and liquid handlers.

You will be expected to have effective levels of communication and scientific drive, coordinating effectively with the other members of the analytical and synthesis teams to drive sample progression.

Experience and technical knowledge of chromatographic separations within a drug discovery environment would be an advantage.

Our Expectations

You´re a separation scientist with a track record of applying innovative analytical chemistry solutions. You also have:

• BSc/MSc in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
• Good knowledge of analytical and/or preparative chromatographic techniques (HPLC, HPLC-MS) including method development and instrument troubleshooting
• Lab-based experience using analytical chemistry and/or automation techniques.
• Detailed understanding of the use of analytical techniques to solve complex scientific questions.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team / project / function.
• Excellent communication skills
• First-rate time management skills, forward planning, and delivery focus, leading to good team working and a high level of self and team delivery.