Scientist - Cell Therapy Production

Do you have expertise in Cell Manufacturing/Quality Control and enjoy working in a cell production lab? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that pushes the boundaries of science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Join us and be a key player in the build of our new Biopharmaceuticals R&D Cell Therapy department.

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 bring to bear the existing and emerging platforms in stem cell technologies, new modalities, universal cell lines, and CRISPR-mediated genome editing.

As a Cell Therapy Production Scientist you will work in the production lab with the manufacturing of cells to support cell therapy projects and thus contribute significantly towards building a pipeline of cell therapy assets. The newly formed team will deliver in our aspirations to be differentiated within the cell therapy space and as such will have strong impact on the shape of AstraZeneca R&D.

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 is a laboratory based role within the newly formed Cell Therapy production team where you will maintain, culture and deliver cells, including stem cells (and derivatives thereof) to support cell therapy projects. You will apply your cell manufacturing knowledge and skills to drive project delivery and scientific innovation, participating actively in problem solving and collaborate globally both internally and externally. You will work independently to:

* Apply existing culture systems and be part of developing new and improved manufacturing methodologies.
* Apply existing differentiation, purification and analysis protocols to study cells and their potential derivates.
* Quality control of cell batches, i.e. analytical experiments to assess cell quality, properties and function.
* Use your expertise to design and carry out analytical studies and experiments as well as develop and validate appropriate test methodology and specifications to achieve project aims.
* Contribute to the development of new and innovative techniques and methodologies related to Cell therapy manufacturing.
* Contribute in external collaborations, e.g., with academic institutions and contract research organisations.

Essential for the role

* M.Sc./B.Sc. in Cell Biology, Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Strong background in Cell manufacturing and/or quality control of cells for Cell Therapy.
* Experience in applying differentiation protocols for generation of complex cell types.
* Experience in qualification and validation of cell production methodologies.
* Solid experience working in a quality system driven production environment.
* Experience of Cell line development/engineering, cell technologies industry and/or the cell therapy process is a plus.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills

So, what's next?

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

For more information about the position please contact hiring manager Katarina Andersson (Katarina.andersson1@astrazeneca.com)

Welcome with your application no later than January 16, 2022

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

Global Gothenburg: https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/goteborg/relocate-to-gothenburg.html

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

Why AstraZeneca?

Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic R&D centers. With more than 2,400 employees from over than 50 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.