Research Scientist in Cell Banking

Are you experienced in working with human biological samples? Are you familiar with iPSCs? Apply now!

Hays Specialist Recruitment are now searching for a Research Scientist in Cell Banking at the Discovery Biology Department at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg for a 1-year-assignment.

We now have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Cell Bank SE team in Gothenburg as a Research Scientist. The Cell Bank, part of Discovery Sciences, is a research unit key to the functioning of a large part of Discovery R&D, through storage and supply of stocks of all mammalian cell lines used within AstraZeneca (AZ). The unit works closely with a range of customers across many AZ sites, through the purchasing of all new cell lines, provision of cell lines in culture, generation of cell banks, cryopreservation, storage and revival of banks, as well as supply of cells to local customers, and shipments to other sites. To be successful in the role, we see you as a person that enjoys collaboration and team working and effectively can interact across interfaces of functions, disciplines, and cultures.

This role will be focused on cell banking. You will enabling science by culturing and banking of multiple mammalian cell types at scale. The work will also include register and track cells in databases and cell freezers, as well as delivery of cells to local and global customers. In addition, the work includes database registration, tracking and maintenance of cells, supply of cells to local customers, and shipments to other sites.You will be primarily laboratory-based, however you will at times be required to work flexibly across the team to support other tasks.

Key Tasks


* To culture and cryopreserve and quality control mammalian cells
* To enter data and maintain cell bank database to ensure accurate sample tracking
* To manage cell freezer storage and provision cells to local and global scientists

Essential skills, knowledge & competencies


* BSc/MSc in Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
* Cell Biology experience is essential
* Expert in cell culturing, including hands on experience of banking cell lines, primary cells and/or stem cells at flask- and multi-layer cell stack scale
* Computer literate: articulate, confident and competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and knowledge in using reagent databases
* Strong organizational and logistic skills* Outstanding communication skills on all levels, problem solving capabilities and ability to work as a team member
* Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively

Desired skills


* Cryogenic awareness desirable
* Experience in working with human biological samples
* Differentiation and reprogramming of iPSCs
* Knowledge in cell quality control techniques


What you need to do now

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