Scientist, Cell Therapy, Flow cytometry characterization

Are you a cell biologist with a strong background in flow cytometry and passion for advanced cell characterization? Are you excited by the opportunity to apply your scientific drive to the preclinical development of cell-based therapies for autoimmune diseases or regenerative medicine? Join us and be a key player in the build of our new Biopharmaceuticals R&D Cell Therapy department. Together we will push the boundaries of Science!

At AstraZeneca, you will be empowered to be innovative and creative where difference is valued. We thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment.

Biopharmaceuticals R&D is committed to the development of next generation innovative medicines and we are building a new Cell Therapy department with the goal to establish AstraZeneca as a world-leader in Cell Therapy across disease areas within Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) and Respiratory and Inflammation (R&I). The department will bring together >50 specialists to support the organisation with cell therapy expertise and capabilities. The new department has an agile "biotech-like" culture, with specialists in the department working closely with experts across AstraZeneca globally to leverage the existing and emerging platforms in stem cell technologies, new modalities, universal cell lines, and CRISPR-mediated genome editing.

The role is placed at AstraZeneca's dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden, where you will work in an international environment at the fore front of Cell Therapy science.

What you'll do

This role provide an opportunity to work in an international, highly cross disciplinary environment with ground breaking technologies within cell biology and immunology.

As a skilled flow-cytometry scientist, with a background in cell biology, you will handle and process biological specimen, perform cell immunostaining and operate flow cytometry instruments and flow sorters. You will use your expertise to design experiments and analyze data in support of cell therapy projects. You will work collaboratively with scientists, team leaders and therapy area specialists to ensure efficient progress of Cell Therapy projects. In addition, you will contribute to developing our scientific capabilities and presenting our novel work externally. Accountabilities include:

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Design and perform in vitro experiments to generate high quality, relevant data
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Handle biological specimens from humans, preparing and maintaining primary cell culture
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Perform and analyse flow cytometry experiments
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Contribute to data analysis and data summaries to support project decisions and milestones
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Communicate and share relevant project information within the department
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Keep up to date with relevant scientific literature and technology platforms
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Ensure that your work is compliant, to a high quality and in accordance with other relevant internal and external standards and regulations

Essential for the role

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MSc in Cell Biology, Immunology or a related discipline with additional relevant experience
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Strong background in cell biology or immunology
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Proficiency in multi-colour flow cytometry, cell sorting and data analysis software
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Experience in mammalian cell culture and processing primary human specimen including human blood
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Ability to comfortably present and discuss scientific data.
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Good communication skills, a collaborative mindset and a strong team player
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Ability to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude
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Good organizational, data management and documentation skills

Desirable for the role

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Experience in designing complex staining panels and immunophenotyping
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Experience with stem and primary cell culture
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Knowledge of molecular biology techniques
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Knowledge of in vitro cell-based assays interrogating cell function

So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!

Welcome with your application no later than November 7, 2021

Where can I find out more?

Cell Therapy Biopharmaceuticals R&D: https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d/next-generation-therapeutics/cell-therapies.html

Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html

Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

Why AstraZeneca?

Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic science centers. We thrive in a multinational environment working cross-functionally across the globe with AstraZeneca colleagues as well as academic and industry partners. Our way of life is to foster a working environment that nurtures, collaboration, openness and innovation. Therefore, we have created space for meetings, socializing and relaxation, where spontaneous meetings can give birth to new innovations. The unexpected ideas or thoughts that can come from a chat over something as simple as a cup of coffee or a stroll on our "walk and talk" meeting trail.