Research Scientist – Discovery Sciences

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. 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

We are currently looking for a scientist to work within the iLAB, part of the Compound Synthesis & Management Department in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will be joining a group of chemists working on library synthesis and chemistry automation.

About the position
As part of the team, you will take responsibility for the collection and dispensing of building blocks as standardized liquid solution or solids to your teammates.
Chemists in the iLAB work with parallel chemistry synthesizing arrays of compounds. Enabling a fast supply of building blocks in the correct format is of utmost importance to the delivery of libraries of small molecules.

Furthermore, you will be supporting our analytical chemists with running and maintaining preparative and analytical HPLC systems.

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will be tasked with:
• Collecting and dispensing small molecule building blocks for organic synthesis
• Weighing out building blocks for the library synthesis team in the iLAB
• Preparation of stock solutions of building blocks for automated liquid storage of building blocks
• Preparation of mobile phases for LCMS and preparative HPLC
• Basic maintenance of LCMS instruments

Your profile
Essential Requirements
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry; preferably chemistry
• Working knowledge of good laboratory practices
• Candidates should be able to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude.
• Good English is required, both spoken and in writing.
• Great teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written, are critical.
• Good multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills are required.
• The ability to follow SOPs, policies, and regulations, and to perform routine lab equipment maintenance is required.
• Demonstrated computer skills; experience using MS Office and related applications.

The following skills desirable
• Experience in working with organic synthesis
• Experience in parallel chemistry
• Experience with liquid dispensing platforms

About the organisation
This position is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca via QRIOS Life Science & Engineering in Göteborg for one year with a chance of extension. During this time you will be employed by QRIOS Life Science & Engineering.
QRIOS employs curious experts in IT, Life Science and Engineering. We want to continue to attract the best employees, to continue to support our partners with the important competences you require. We are a recruitment and consulting company that is strongly inspired by those who never stop looking for new solutions. As we say, QRIOS MINDS GO FURTHER

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.