Scientist Material Science/ Solid State

Hays Specialist Recruitment is now looking for a Scientist Material Science/Solid State to join the Oral Product Development Team for a 6 month contract assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.


AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.


The arena


We now have the opportunity for 1 consultant to join our team in the role as Scientist Material Science/Solid State within the department Oral Product Development at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. The assignment is for 6 months on a temporary basis.


Tasks and responsibilities/The role


We are looking for a scientist in Material Science/Solid State who can provide input in the area of material characterization during the development of drug products and can work together with us determining physical properties on material we use during the development or on the developed formulations. The work includes characterization and documentation, in order to develop drug products. The role is primarily laboratory based.


Minimum requirements


MSc, typically from pharmaceutics, chemistry or physics but also engineers with relevant skills. Good knowledge in written and spoken Swedish and/or English is necessary as well as laboratory experience including working with computerized systems. If you have experience from working within the pharmaceutical industry, this will be an advantage.


Desirable requirements


As a person, you should be well organized, analytical, flexible and accurate. Good team working skills are also important, together with the ability to operate independently. Good communication skills linked to the ability to work to tight timelines are highly valued.