Senior Research Scientist, AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
The Discovery Sciences, Translational Genomics department is looking for a senior research scientist to be part of our in vivo physiology discipline within the Transgenic Models team. This is a consulting position, based at the AstraZeneca R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden and we are seeking a scientific and technical specialist in the animal in vivo physiology field. As a successful candidate you are experimentally focused, with strong troubleshooting skills and adept at putting ideas into practice. You will perform experimental strategies and make significant contributions to the practical delivery of projects in compliance with AstraZeneca corporate responsibility policies and relevant safety standards and of central importance is experience with murine in vivo experimentation. You will have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and be a strong team player. Candidates should be able to work independently with a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude. Good organizational skills are required and you should be comfortable in presenting your results. Excellent English is required, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities


Perform studies within the in vivo physiology discipline with full engagement with stakeholders to ensure the discipline operates at the scientific forefront, using world leading technologies and infrastructure to support all core disease areas
Ensure that studies are conducted with quality, dedication and data delivered according to stipulated time lines and project requirements
Compile, interpret, present and discuss data with key project teams and stakeholders
Actively promote the in vivo physiology discipline activities to ensure visibility in the wider AstraZeneca organization
Hands on activity in the lab when required for timely project progression


Qualifications
The following skills would be a definite advantage:
Experience in metabolic phenotyping platforms and analysis of metabolic function in mice e.g. indirect calorimetry and intraperitoneal glucose tolerance tests (IPGTT) to diagnose metabolic function in genetically-engineered mice and hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps.
Experience of murine behavioural phenotyping
Experience of sterotactic brain injections in mice
Expertise in the generation and characterization of transgenic animal models
Use of viral vectors and non-viral delivery vehciles for in vivo genetic engineering


Minimum Requirements –Education and Experience
You should have a Ph.D degree or corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline with experience in drug discovery or, alternatively, a first degree and significant relevant experience in drug discovery.

Application
2021-03-16, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact Galia Nyström galia.nystrom@randstad.se or Eleonor Ehrman +46733434109

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

Randstad Life Sciences is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!