NGS Scientist for AstraZeneca

Presentation

On behalf of our client AstraZeneca we are now looking for a NGS Scientist. The mission will start immediately or after agreement where the right consultant will be extended or hired after 11 months. Application screening will start immediately - we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible!


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The arena:
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong Next Generation Sequencing scientist (NGS) to contribute experimentally and intellectually to projects and the development of NGS discipline. You will apply your proven NGS expertise and passion for driving projects and novel science. Leading from the bench, you will devise, develop, execute and analyze a variety of NGS experiments including, RNA-Seq, amplicon-Seq, Whole Genome Sequencing and Exon Sequencing. In addition, you will be involved in developing and bringing in-house the latest NGS techniques from the literature. This will require excellent technical skills and understanding of NGS, molecular biology and genetic modification in combination with excellent collaborative and communication skills.

The role:
The role involves proposing experimental strategies, troubleshooting and making a significant contribution to the practical delivery of NGS projects as well as novel science to advance our capability and for external presentation.

Accountabilities:
• Contribute to the design and execution of experimental procedures based on your expertise in NGS and by incorporating the views of others
• To interpret experimental data To maintain an awareness of current developments in the literature

Technical Lead:
A hands-on, lab-based role as a technical specialist in NGS. The focus is on effective planning, communication, delivery, troubleshooting and putting ideas into action in support of drug discovery projects and novel research.

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Minimum experience:
Ph. D. degree or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with comparable working experience in a related scientific discipline within the NGS arena in a leading academic institution.

The following skills are highly desirable:
Extensive hands on NGS experimental techniques including;
• RNA preparation
• DNA isolation and fragmentation
• Fragment analysis and nucleic acid Q.C.
• Library preparation
• Operation of NGS instrumentation, ideally Illumina platforms
• Processing, handling and movement of large sets of data
• LIMS systems to track experiments and samples
Significant molecular biology skills, including PCR, analysis and Q.C.

Förmåner

We take good care of our consultants and we offer social activities, as well as help in planning your future career. Your consultant manager is well experienced from your field, and knows how to get the most out of your assignment.

As a Poolia employee, you are included in the requirements concerning agreements on terms of employment by Unionen. Moreover, you get a grant for working out at your choice of place. You are also covered by a health insurance.

Företagsbeskrivning

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. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're 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.

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en-GB