Research Scientist - in vivo CVRM Bioscience

Diabetes/ NASH In Vivo group

Hays Life Sciences is now looking to recruit a Research Scientist - In Vivo CVRM Bioscience to join the Diabetes/ NASH In Vivo group for a 1-year contract assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and creative in vivo scientists to join the Diabetes/NASH in vivo group at AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, for an one year assignment. As an In Vivo Research Scientist, you will support AstraZeneca's industry-leading drug portfolio within the Diabetes/NASH in vivo Bioscience Team. You will work in a cross-functional and highly matrixed environment and deliver in vivo pharmacology studies for both early and late stage projects to support the development of new and successful diabetes and NASH therapies.

Key Responsibilities

* Execute and deliver preclinical in vivo and ex vivo studies for new drug target programs within diabetes/NASH.
* Deliver comprehensive in vivo pharmacology data packages for new drug candidates, including PK/PD and efficacy studies, dose and schedule optimization.
* Establish new technologies and approaches to improve or replace existing disease models that better predict clinical response.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement work plans and timelines.

Minimum Requirements

* MSc with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience within life sciences and in vivo pharmacology.
* Experience delivering in vivo pharmacology studies in rodent models, PK/PD studies, and efficacy studies.
* Experience in developing and working with in vivo rodent models.
* Hand-on experience in rodent animal handling techniques, including different dosing regimens and blood sampling procedures.
* Surgical skills is desirable.