Scientist in Genome Medicines at AZ, Gothenburg

We are seeking a Scientist in Genome Medicines at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

AstraZeneca’s Genome Editing Team in Gothenburg, is now looking for a passionate Scientist to innovate in the field of Therapeutic Genome Editing. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment where your scientific insights can translate into meaningful impacts on patient lives, this is the position for you!?

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a consulting assignment starting in July and will continue until end of May 2025. You will be employed by TNG during the assignment period.

As a Scientist in the Genome Editing Team, you will join an international group of energetic researchers of various backgrounds who are excited about science and challenge its dogmas. We create a supportive and inclusive environment, and a fun atmosphere for everyone independent of their preferences, experiences and beliefs. Our work focuses on basic yet translational research that is designed to reach the clinics. Especially, we are passionate about modifying genomes at will for therapeutic purposes.

Your Responsibilities

Our successful candidate needs the ability to communicate, interact and collaborate with other team members, as well as across our AZ global functions and fields. Alongside this, our ideal candidate enjoys working in an innovative, proactive, forward-thinking, project-focused and goal-oriented way and shares our excitement about the latest gene-editing techniques.

The Bigger Picture

Why AstraZeneca?

We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world´s most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world.

Our Expectations

• The detailed knowledge of Therapeutic Genome Editing – literature, technologies, competitive landscape
• Multidisciplinary laboratory experience (minimum 3 years hands-on work, after your latest degree) and meticulous scientific knowledge?in cell biology, molecular biology and genetics
• Cell culture work and cell biology (genome engineering, immunofluorescence, FACS)
• Molecular biology (DNA extraction, PCR, Amplicon-sequencing, Western blot)

Interested?
This is a staffing assignment which means that you are employed by TNG, but work for one of our customers. If you are interested in this position, apply right now! The selection process is ongoing and the position can be filled before the last apply-date. If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter.