Research Scientist – RIA Bioscience -COPD/IPF

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Om tjänsten

We are currently looking for scientists with excellent laboratory skills to join the Bioscience COPD IPF Department within the Respiratory, Inflammation and Autoimmunity Innovative Medicine Unit in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will be joining one of 3 teams within the department that is currently supporting both early and late stage respiratory projects.


Dina arbetsuppgifter i huvudsak

As part of the team you will execute in vitro experiments as well as support analysis from both in vitro and in vivo studies to progress our drug discovery projects and publishable scientific insights. You are encouraged to actively take part of scientific discussion to add valuable input in experiment design, data interpretation to drive projects and techniques.

This is a lab-based role where you will be involved in multiple ongoing projects with responsibility to analyse samples from experiments from various cells and tissues for both in vitro-, in vivo- and patient studies. We are looking for someone with experience in culturing of primary cells, immunohistochemistry, immunoassays, protein and RNA analysis.


Vem är du?

Accountabilities:
• To be an effective team member in supporting drug discovery projects to meet their objectives
• To conduct where appropriate in parallel more than one area of work to agreed timelines
• Can contribute to writing peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and patents
• Responsible for ensuring that their scientific knowledge influences project progression in accordance with portfolio priorities

Essential Requirements
• A PhD or BSc/MSc with relevant experimental experience
• Good social and communication skills and to be a strong team player.
• Candidates should be able to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem solving attitude.
• Good organisational skills are required
• Excellent English is required, both spoken and in writing.

The following skills are desirable
• Experience in the use of immunological, pharmacological, cellular or molecular methods relevant to the study of respiratory disease
• Experience in the use of in vitro, in vivo or ex vivo research methods relevant to the study of mechanisms underlying respiratory disease


Om verksamheten

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a 6-7 months consulting assignment at AstraZeneca and with possibilities of extension.

Start date as soon as possible.

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