Scientist Material Science/Solid State

Scientist Material Science/Solid State to AstraZeneca 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 one consultant to join our team in the role as Scientist Material Science/Solid State within the department Oral Product Development at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

About the position
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.

Your profile
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. It´s also desirable with experience in particle size distribution measurements.

About the organisation
Why AstraZeneca in Gothenburg?
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. We nurture this collaboration and openness, by creating a site that has space for meetings, socialising and relaxation – where spontaneous moments can spark innovation.

If this sounds like the job and place for your – apply today!
This is a consultant assignment for AstraZeneca in Gothenburg until 2022-12-31.
During the period of the assignment you will be employed by QRIOS Life Science