Research Scientist - Mouse Embryologist, AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
The Transgenics In Vivo model generation team has an immediate opening, to secure our business needs, for a skilled mouse embryologist. We provide mouse model generation services to all Therapy Areas within AstraZeneca. The main focus is on mouse model generation using Pro-nuclear injection, blastocyst injection, In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, and embryo transfer for rederivation of lines. The position is a contractor position lasting till end of May 2023.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Preparing pseudo pregnant females for surgery, performing Embryo Transfer surgeries, providing post-operative care to embryo recipients, and washing embryos by mouth pipette.
Micro manipulation of mouse Zygotes by Pro -nuclear injection.
Blastocysts injection of mouse embryonic stem cells
Implantation surgery of embryos and blastocysts
Perform In vitro fertilization
Mouse embryonic stem cell transfection and clone picking
Associated support duties including labelling and preparing culture dishes, managing lab supplies, maintaining lab equipment, and routine cleaning.
Adheres to SOP, policies and procedures. Maintains work environment by cleaning, organizing and supplying their work space and areas within the department.
Operates and monitors equipment in the assigned area. This may include microscopes, incubators, liquid nitrogen handling vessels, etc.
Communicate with others in a proactive, professional, positive and supportive manner.


Qualifications
Requirements:
Extensive experience in micro manipulation techniques, such as pro-nuclear injection, Blastocyst injection as well as implantation surgery in mice.
Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to permit clear and effective exchange of information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines.
Demonstrated computer software and database skills in Work, Excel, outlook , electronic lab book etc.
You need to be a team player, flexible and able to adapt to changing business needs.


Application
Deadline: 2022-08-12, 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:
Please contact Jimmy Wadie, jimmy.wadie@randstad.se

About the company
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 activities.

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!