Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist – In vitro cardiac disease modelling

Are you an experienced scientist in the field of stem cells and gene editing? Would you like to contribute to the development of novel therapies?

This might be the next challenge for you!

At AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us in Applied Stem Cell Sciences group in Translational Genomics, Discovery Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals R&D, as a bench-based Senior Research Scientist to be a key player in developing therapeutics to change patients’ lives.


About the position
You will be based in Gothenburg Sweden, working alongside our stem cell scientists, disease area specialists and genome editing group. Using your strong knowledge and experience in stem cell biology, cell model development and CRISPR technology you will have the opportunity to work on in vitro aspects of therapeutic genome editing projects. This includes culture, genome-engineering and differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and genetic and functional validation of engineered lines.

The role is focused on laboratory-based activities. Your biggest impact will be through significant contributions to the practical delivery to projects in compliance with AstraZeneca corporate responsibility, policies and relevant safety standards.

It is essential to have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and a strong team player. Candidates should be able to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude.

Good organizational, data management and documentation skills are required, and you should be comfortable in presenting your results. English language is required, both spoken and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Culture and differentiation of human iPSC lines to cardiac and skeletal muscle
• Perform molecular biology, biochemical, and cellular assays to evaluate the outcomes of gene editing experiments on genomic DNA, mRNA, protein, and functional levels.
• Culture of human primary cells and various mammalian cell lines.
• Effectively collaborate within a matrixed research team to facilitate the success of projects.
• Maintain complete experimental records.


Your profile
•PhD in Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Gene Editing or a BSc/MSc degree with significant experience
•Proven experience with PSC biology and directed-differentiation to cardiac and/or skeletal muscle
• Demonstrable experience with cell line engineering using CRISPR/CAS9
•Design, develop, and optimize in vitro transfection/transduction experiments using a variety of perturbagens, including lentivirus/AAV-mediated infection
•Hands-on experience with the following assay platforms: RT-qPCR, ddPCR, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Western blots, and cellular functional assays
•Experience with the culture of multiple mammalian cell types including primary cells
•Excellent communication skills with ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
•Excellent organizational skills and documentation practices

The following skills are highly desirable:
• Experience with NGS library prep, bioinformatic analysis, and cutting-edge molecular biology methods
• Expertise with liquid handling automation technologies
• Experience of setting up cell based pharmacological assays

About the organisation
This position is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca via QRIOS Life Science & Engineering in Göteborg for one year. During this time you will be employed by QRIOS Life Science & Engineering.
QRIOS employs curious experts in IT, Life Science and Engineering. We want to continue to attract the best employees, to continue to support our partners with the important competences you require. We are a recruitment and consulting company that is strongly inspired by those who never stop looking for new solutions. As we say, QRIOS MINDS GO FURTHER

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we are opening new ways to work, pioneering ground-breaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.