Discovery Safety Scientist/Senior Scientist In Vitro Biology

Are you a motivated cell biologist with experience of in vitro work in molecular biology, omics, high content cell imaging? Do you also enjoy working hands-on in the lab with a great group of colleagues by your side? If yes, this might be the next position for you!

Right now, we are looking for a highly engaged and enthusiastic cell biologist to join as a Discovery Safety Scientist and complement us in our In Vitro Safety group at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden. The ideal candidate will have a passion for in vitro lab based experimentation and analysis and value the utility of early drug safety investigations. We are looking for someone with strong communication and collaboration drive, who can adopt a brave and forward thinking approach to drive our predictive in vitro safety assay design to support drug discovery and development projects.

Be encouraged and supported to think creatively in our dynamic environment. Here we are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions and make bold decisions.

What you'll do:
Working in an industry-leading in vitro respiratory safety lab you will design and complete experimental strategies to predict, assess and mitigate target- and drug-related safety risks in drug discovery and development programs and develop mechanistic understanding behind (potential) safety concerns. You will contribute to the continued development and implementation of our lung safety strategy with the purpose of supporting the development of safer inhaled drug products. You will propose, develop and integrate novel in vitro safety assays and technologies to drive our predictive scientific capabilities for Respiratory Safety.

You will use your experience as a cell biologist to work independently and as part of a team. You will champion in vitro based science and technology innovations to develop our strategic capabilities including collaborating with other engaged scientists across the organization and with leading academic institutes, publish in high quality journals and actively contribute to scientific field networks.

Essential for the role:

* PhD in biology, biotechnology, toxicology or pharmacology or a related field.
* Strong background in mammalian cell biology and in vitro work in molecular biology, omics, high content cell imaging and other technologies such as western blot, ELISA, FACs.
* Experience of complex in vitro cell models or MPS systems would be desirable.
* Track record of scientific delivery, evidenced by impactful publications, establishing collaborations, delivering successful funding proposals.
* Strong communication skills: including presenting, manuscript preparation, influencing and building partnerships with internal and external research groups.

Why AstraZeneca?
With more than 2,400 employees from over than 50 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.

So, what's next? If this sounds like the job and place for you - apply today!

We look forward to get to know you better. Send in your application as soon as possible, but no later than 13th March, 2022.

For more information please contact Paul Fitzpatrick, Associate Director - Respiratory & Immunology Safety Science, at paul.fitzpatrick2(at)astrazeneca.com.

Additional information
Our AstraZeneca Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Make a move to Gothenburg: https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/goteborg/relocate-to-gothenburg.html
About BioPharmaceuticals R&D: https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d.html