Research Scientist in Cell Banking, AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
Discovery Sciences (Discovery Biology Department)
Research Scientist in Cell Banking

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.

Responsibilities
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


Qualifications
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


Application
Deadline 2021-11-17,  selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.


For more information: Kerstin Karlsson kerstin.karlsson@randstad.se or Veronika Knudsen veronika.knudsen@randstad.se

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!