Senior Research Scientist – RIA Bioscience

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

We are currently looking for scientists with excellent laboratory skills to join the Bioscience COPD IPF Department within the Respiratory, Inflammation and Autoimmunity Innovative Medicine Unit in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will be joining one of 4 in vitro teams within the department that is currently supporting both early and late stage respiratory projects.

About the position
As part of the team you will execute in vitro experiments as well as support analysis from both in vitro and in vivo studies to progress our drug discovery projects and publishable scientific insights. You are encouraged to actively take part of scientific discussion to add valuable input in experiment design, data interpretation to drive projects and techniques.

This is a lab-based role where you will be involved in multiple ongoing projects with responsibility to analyse samples from experiments/studies from various cells and tissues for both in vitro-, in vivo- and from patient studies. We are looking for someone with experience in immunoassays (such as ELISA, MSD, etc), preparation of RNA from cells and tissues, expression analysis (Taqman) and Western blots.

Accountabilities:
• To be an effective team member in supporting drug discovery projects to meet their objectives
• To conduct where appropriate in parallel more than one area of work to agreed timelines
• Can contribute to writing peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and patents
• Responsible for ensuring that their scientific knowledge influences project progression in accordance with portfolio priorities

Your profile
Essential Requirements
• A PhD or BSc/MSc in a relevant Bioscience field eg Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology.
• Experimental experience in the bioanalysis of RNA or proteins (eg Taqman, ELISAs, MSDs) and in the culturing of mammalian cells
• Good social and communication skills and to be 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 organisational skills are required
• Excellent English is required, both spoken and in writing.

The following skills desirable
• Experimental experience in the in vitro manipulation of cells eg using siRNA, antibodies, small molecules
• Experience in working with primary cells particularly human primary cells (AZ strongly recommends a Hepatitis B vaccination to carry out such work)
• Experience in the use of in vitro, in vivo or ex vivo research methods relevant to the study of mechanisms underlying respiratory disease (eg cell senescence, autophagy)

About the organisation
This position is a consultant assignment to begin with for one year at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. During that time you will be employed by QRIOS Life Science & Engineering in Göteborg.

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.