Research Scientist – in vivo CVRM Bioscience, AstraZeneca,

Job description
Research Scientist – in vivo CVRM Bioscience at AstraZeneca, 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.

This is a consulting assignment at AstraZeneca with Randstad Life Sciences. Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

Please apply at www.randstad.se, no later than 2022-11-03. Selection and interviews will be ongoing, so don't wait with your application!
If you have questions, please contact Malin Fridholm, malin.fridholm@randstad.se.



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.


Qualifications
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.

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
Please apply at www.randstad.se, no later than 2022-11-03. If you have questions, please contact Malin Fridholm, malin.fridholm@randstad.se.


For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

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!