Associate Scientist/ Animal Technician to AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

The Animal Sciences and Technologies (AST) is a global department that delivers in vivo studies, animal care, and welfare that is compliant to internal standards and external regulations. Principles of the 3Rs are applied to all aspects of animal care and study conduction.



Om tjänsten
• Performs daily animal husbandry tasks for rodents, routine facility operations tasks, and maintains the highest standards of animal care & welfare.
• Responsibilities may include more technical procedures such as collecting biological samples, weighing and administering medicines/compounds
• Maintains daily record keeping for animals and environment
• Performs preventative maintenance and maintains service records on racks and caging equipment
• Is required to work flexibly across different areas, and participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Standard (GLS)

Vem är du?
• Experience in working with laboratory rodents and strong interest in animal care and welfare.
• Ability to perform work independently and consistently to the required standard on a consistent basis.
• Understand principles and concepts associated with Laboratory Animal Science particularly on animal welfare and the 3Rs.
• Good communication skills.
• Laboratory Animal education by NCLASET or other relevant Laboratory animal science (LAS) course

Om verksamheten
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of the next generation innovative medicines. From scientists to sales, we’re on a mission to turn science 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.

For more information about the position please contact Emilia Malm.
Welcome with your application no later than June 5th, 2020.
If you are interested, apply now!