Biobank Scientist - Biosamples, AstraZeneca

Job description
Biobank Scientist, Biosamples

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. However, as a company we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, we are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. AstraZeneca employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Biobank scientists are responsible for the storage and timely supply of human biological samples (HBS) to AZ research projects. HBS are received from e.g. clinical studies or academic collaborations, stored in local biobanks and distributed to projects. The group primarily supports the Sweden Region but partners with other Biobank groups within the Biosamples department globally to provide efficient support across AZ and our partner organisations.

The Biobank group works collaboratively to provide support within agreed service levels with a strong focus on our customers. We strive hard to understand what fits their needs best and to add value through our services. With an increased focus on the value and use of biobank samples we actively seek ways to improve our process or exploit new technology to build a cutting edge facility.

Responsibilities
We are currently recruiting for a temporary Biobank Scientist in the AZ Gothenburg Biobank group within the global Precision Medicine and Biosamples organization. This position will provide the opportunity to work in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment whilst supplying a critical service to drug discovery projects. The work is highly collaborative with the team having a collective responsibility for the overall delivery.
The role is focused on supporting drug discovery projects within R&D Gothenburg by maintaining a high quality handling and storage of HBS and support projects with requested samples in a timely manner.

As a Biobank Research Scientist you will be expected to:
Work as part of the team rotating between the following typical tasks
Receive and register incoming HBS
Process requests for HBS to customers
Manage customer orders using specialized informatics systems as well as databases
Responding to customer queries via mail or telephone
Partner with Biobank groups globally as well as internal and external customers and stakeholders
Act upon day-to-day issues that occur whilst processing HBS samples to ensure continuous improvement
Identify initiatives to improve efficiency or quality.

The group has a strong emphasis on continuous improvement which takes the form of individual and group projects within the team, the department and across Biobank groups within AZ.

Qualifications
Minimum experience:
You should ideally have a degree in a Bioscience or Chemistry discipline and previous experience of laboratory work handling biological samples. Previous knowledge and experience of biobanking is preferred. Experience of working with various IT solutions, including extensive knowledge of Excel, LIMS systems and database usage, is also a clear advantage.

The biobank team is a highly collaborative group working to tight delivery schedules so the ability to be comfortable working at a fast pace with a goal orientated and team focussed attitude is essential. Excellent communication skills with a proactive and service minded approach is key.

Preferred experience/requirements:
Experience of automated liquid handling and/or tissue sectioning is advantageous. Good analytical and problem-solving skills involving large and complex datasets

Key Attributes
Ability to plan, perform and evaluate experiments to investigate improvement possibilities in a process
Knowledge of the drug discovery process
Interest in logistics and developing processes through customer interactions and technology awareness
Drive and enthusiasm to solve the root cause of problems and not only overcome the presenting problem
Thrive on working in a committed team and gain satisfaction from the overall performance of the group


Application
Deadline: 2022-06-17, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information:
Please contact Maria del Carmen Leiva Arrabal maria.leiva@randstad.se  or  Veronika Knudsen veronika.knudsen@randstad.se

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many activities.

Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!