Research Scientist Biosamples, Biobank Scientist

Job description
Research Scientist Biosamples, Biobank Scientist
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.
The arena:
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 AZ 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.
AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we’re on a mission to turn ideas 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.
This is a consultant assignment with Randstad Life Sciences. Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager 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 social activities.
Deadline 2024-09-05 - the selection process and interviews will be ongoing. For more information: Please contact Malin Fridholm, malin.fridholm@randstad.se
Please note that applications sent through email will not be processed and deleted due to GDPR.

Responsibilities
Tasks and responsibilities/The role:
We are currently recruiting for a 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 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, including using automated liquid handler
Manage customer orders using specialized informatics systems as well as databases
Respond to customer queries via mail or telephone
Partner with Biobank groups globally as well as internal and external customers

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.
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.
Work closely with other groups in the organization
Act upon day-to-day issues that occur whilst processing HBS samples to ensure continuous improvement
Identify initiatives to improve efficiency or quality.


Qualifications
Essential for the role:
University degree in a Bioscience discipline and previous experience of laboratory work handling biological samples.
Previous knowledge and experience (1 year) of biobanking is highly desirable.
Experience of working with various IT solutions, including extensive knowledge of Excel, LIMS systems and database usage, is also a clear advantage.
Experience of automated liquid handling is advantageous.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills involving large and complex datasets is desirable.
Excellent English, both spoken and written



Soft skills:
Ability to plan, perform and evaluate experiments to investigate improvement possibilities in a process.
Knowledge of the regulatory framework of biological samples.
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


About the company

Randstad
At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential.
With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.