Senior Research Scientist, AstraZeneca

Presentation
Do you have significant in vivo experience and experimental skills in the use of animal models and in vivo techniques, and want new challenges at AstraZenca? Then please continue to read!

We are happy to announce that we are now hiring a Senior Research Scientist in a Drug Safety and Metabolism (DSM) In Vivo team at AstraZeneca. The consultant assignment will start as soon as possible and go on to the end of 2017 with possibility for extension.

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

If you are interested, apply now!


Arbetsuppgifter
The Arena:
The functional department - Laboratory Animal Sciences (LAS) delivers internal in-vivo studies, daily animal care, and welfare that is compliant to internal standards and external regulations. Principles of the 3Rs are applied to all aspects of animal care and study conduction. LAS ensures our license to operate internally and manages our external animal welfare environment. The role is placed in the DSM In Vivo team, part of the LAS department.

Tasks and responsibilities/The role:
• Applies technical knowledge and expertise to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards
• Develops and maintains a level of scientific knowledge and capability, perhaps extending to specialist expertise in a specific area of work
• Represents specialism on relevant projects teams, ensuring the provision of appropriate and timely data to the team
• Independently, designs and carries out in-vivo studies and experiments that require expert knowledge, and develops and validates appropriate test methodology and specifications to achieve project aims
• Independently, assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated
• Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress
• Develops own level of scientific competence by keeping abreast of relevant scientific developments, by collaborating with peer scientists or through contacts with external groups
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Is required to work flexibly across different areas, and may participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support.

Utbildning/erfarenhet
Minimum requirements:
• Graduate or experienced non-graduate
• Significant in vivo experience and excellent experimental skills in the use of animal models and in vivo techniques in especially rat and mouse.
• Problem-solving skills related to in-vivo research and data analysis

• The successful candidate will exhibit good work behaviours especially in the areas of working collaboratively and demonstrating a commitment to customers and integrity

Preferred experience and key factors:
• Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant experience within the discipline
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry


Förmåner
We take good care of our consultants and we offer social activities, as well as help in planning your future career. Your consultant manager is well experienced from your field, and knows how to get the most out of your assignment.

As a Poolia employee, you are included in the requirements concerning agreements on terms of employment by Unionen. Moreover, you get a grant for working out at your choice of place. You are also covered by a health insurance.

Företagsbeskrivning
Poolia Life Science can offer several opportunities for skilled people with a background in biochemistry, chemical engineering or science. We work with Sweden’s leading pharmaceutical and life science companies. So whether you’re interested in research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, environmental and quality control, sales and marketing, or just want a career change, we have the job for you.

Working as a consultant suits whoever wants to get a lot of experience in a short period of time. We offer you the chance to work with well-known brands at renowned companies where you can develop your skills. If you’re looking for a world of exciting assignments and new contacts, you’ll like being a consultant.


Sluttext
If you are interested, apply now!

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