Research Scientist to Chiesi R&D Sweden

Chiesi R&D Sweden is now recruiting a Research Scientist to the Rare Disease Unit. This is a temporary assignment starting as soon as possible for a duration of 12 month.

We are looking for applicants with good scientific knowledge and who enjoy working as team players in a multicultural environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team with focus on meaningful scientific contributions in a collaborative environment. The position is full-time and based at Chiesi’s Swedish R&D Center located on the Karolinska Campus, Solna. We will interview candidates continuously and welcome your application today!

RESPONSIBILITIES
As Research Scientist, you will be a part of the Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (CMC) group in the Biotech Research and Product Development organization which belongs to the Global Rare Disease Business Unit. Together with Senior Scientists (CMC, analytical development, pre-clinical development) your main responsibilities will include:
- To develop cellular assays to be used in early product development
- To develop biochemical methods to be used for the early process development including enzymatic assays, protein concentration determinations, SDS-PAGE and Western Blot
- To document the final methods, including SOPs and working instructions, as well as the reporting of the method development
- To be involved in the transfer of the biochemical methods to CMO/CRO
- To assure that assays and methods are developed to meet the project timelines and requirements


QUALIFICATIONS
The right candidate has a PhD, MSc or BSc in cell biology, analytical biochemistry or adjacent field. You have extensive experience in laboratory work and specifically from working with cell cultivation, cellular models and biochemical methods (enzymatic, electrophoretic and ELISA method development). Fluent in English and Swedish, both speaking and in writing is required.

You have good scientific knowledge and it is an advantage if you have experience from the following:
- General biochemistry and protein chemistry
- Experience of qualification of biochemical/cellular assays and transfer of methods to QC lab
- GMP compliance
- Experience from working with biologics and preferably also from Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), especially cell therapy products/projects
- Work experience from the Biotech industry

To be successful in this role you have a genuine scientific interest. You are eager to learn new skills and like to work in a smaller environment. It is very important that you are team oriented, social and enjoy working in an international environment. You have good collaborative and networking skills. Further you are meticulous, flexible, and not afraid to help-out in other areas if required. You enjoy both theoretical and practical work in the laboratory.


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