Senior Research Scientist at AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.


Translational Genomics is seeking a senior researcher to be part of the Transgenic Models team. The position is available from Jan 2021 to July 2021 for a skilled and motivated cell and molecular biologist with experience and state-of-the-art knowledge in transgenic mouse model development & technology. This is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.


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.

Responsibilities
The scientist will be expected to contribute in this area this from a lab-based perspective and make significant contribution to the practical delivery of project goals. It is essential to have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and be a strong team player. Candidates should be able to work independently and have a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude. Good organisational skills are required, and you should be comfortable in presenting your results. Excellent English is required, both spoken and written.

Qualifications
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.

The following skills are highly desirable:
• Molecular biology expertise and experience of working with mouse embryonic stem cells.
• Working knowledge of the latest precise genome engineering tools both in vitro and in vivo.
• Expertise in the generation and characterization of transgenic animal models


The following skills would be an advantage:
• Experience in metabolic phenotyping platforms and analysis of metabolic function in mouse models
• Experience of preclinical mouse models for therapeutic gene editing delivery and efficacy approaches.


For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
2020-09-15, 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: Galia Nyström Askarieh, galia.nystrom@randstad.se, or Eleonor Ehrman, +46733434109 

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and 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!