RESEARCH SCIENTIST, CHEMISTRY, DISCOVERY SCIENCES TO ASTRAZENECA

About AstraZeneca
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.
AstraZeneca is now looking to hire an Organic Synthesis Research Scientist within Discovery Sciences This role will be based in our research laboratories in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The role
In your role as a research scientist you will be part of the iLAB team which focuses on the exploration and implementation of new synthetic methodologies and automation technologies and their application in drug discovery. Your role will be to work in a team focused on the synthesis and purification of PROTACs (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimeras) molecules for application across several exciting medicinal chemistry projects. You will be responsible for the synthesis and isolation of these compounds, ready for purification and testing. After a thorough introduction you will use various types of conventional and automated laboratory equipment for your daily tasks.
If you are a highly motivated person looking to develop your chemistry experience in a fast-paced and dynamic team, then you are our kind of person.

What we offer you at ALTEN
Every employee is equally valuable in the success of ALTEN! We are driven by making people grow and develop, which is why we offer you the opportunity to work with what you are truly passionate about. At ALTEN, we have a broad range of assignments at most of the leading companies in Sweden in several different sectors, to make it possible for your wishes to come true. We offer both national and international opportunities and together with your coaching manager, you build your career path so you constantly are able to develop and achieve your goals and dreams!
As a consultant at ALTEN, you will get the genuine team feeling at your assignment but also a wonderful togetherness at ALTEN. Through our different internal networks, such as ALTEN Sports, Women@ALTEN and ALTEN Innovation you will get the opportunity to drive topics and activities that are close to your heart, together with your colleagues. All activities are of course optional. Work life balance is our top priority. We also have a collective agreement and other benefits like Pension, Insurances and Wellness grants.
We believe in growing together!

Responsibilities
• Carry out small scale organic synthesis reactions and purification
• Collect and weigh out chemicals and reagents from local storage
• Plan, prioritize and perform given tasks
• Actively collaborate with colleagues to allow timely delivery of screening compounds to projects
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Record all data and results in specified forms with accuracy

Essential Requirements
• Minimum a degree in chemistry with some post-degree experience of laboratory based organic synthesis
• Ability to prioritize and perform tasks independently and to work under pressure
• Work effectively in teams
• Ability to learn and adopt new chemical technologies and automation instrumentation
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

About ALTEN
ALTEN is a consulting company that develops and delivers expertise for world-leading companies with consultants in technology, IT and biochemistry. We are located in over 25 countries, have our headquarter in Paris and have more than 33,000 employees, of which 88 percent are engineers. In Sweden, we have over 1,700 employees and work from offices in twelve locations. Our clients are found in industries such as Automotive, Energy, Telecom, Industry, Aerospace & Defence and Life Science, where our consultants operate throughout the product development chain.
Welcome to read more about us at alten.se.