Research Scientist

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We are currently looking for a technically skilled and highly motivated in vitro scientist to join the Bioscience COPD IPF Department within the Early Respiratory and Immunology R&D unit located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The successful candidate will be joining one of 4 teams within the department that are currently supporting both early and late stage respiratory projects.

AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people and you'll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us.

What you'll do
This is a lab-based role where you will be involved in multiple ongoing projects with responsibility to analyse samples from experiments/studies from various cells and tissues. This role will give the opportunity to support, design, develop and conduct experiments supporting the identification of new drug targets and the progression of drug discovery projects.

We will rely on you to:

* Execute in vitro/ex vivo experiments according to study plans agreed with the team leader or other supervisor
* Contribute to the interpretation of experimental data and play an important role in the planning of further experiments
* Identify and tackle problems associated with the experiments and discuss with other team members
* Be an effective team member in supporting projects to meet their objectives
* Possess a range of practical skills and demonstrate flexibility within and across teams
* Effectively communicate results to other members of the project, team or to departments as required

Essential for the role

* A relevant science degree (eg BSc or MSc)
* Practical experience in biochemical, cell or molecular biology analysis methods (eg immunoassays, quantitative RT-PCR, cell culture)
* Excellent scientific laboratory skills and ability to work independently
* Good networking and interpersonal skills and delivery focus

In addition, you possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English as well as great problem-solving skills related to in vitro research and data analysis. You have a positive and goal oriented attitude. You are an excellent team player but are also able to take own initiatives. You are organized and incorporate the views of others in your communication and collaboration.

Desirable for the role

* Laboratory capabilities developed through experience in research (eg drug discovery)
* An understanding of Respiratory diseases
* Practical experience in the use of in vitro or ex vivo systems used in respiratory research
* Experience in pharmaceutical R&D

Why AstraZeneca?
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

About AstraZeneca Gothenburg Hub
Our stunning campus in Gothenburg is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic science centers. The site is home to over 2,500 employees, from 50 different nationalities. Gothenburg includes the complete range of functions, and as such offers plenty of development opportunities for a wide range of professionals. Our science teams in Gothenburg collaborate with academic and industry partners in Sweden and globally. And the site itself has been designed with collaboration in mind. From the Coffee Lab to exercise areas, we've built a series of environments where innovation can happen.

So, what's next!
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you. Welcome with your application (including CV and cover letter) no later than June 25, 2021.