Senior Research Scientist – RIA Bioscience -COPD/IPF

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.

Responsibilities
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.

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.

• 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

This is a short term 6 month 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.


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 high content biology methods (eg use of the Yokogawa microscope)


About the organisation
QRIOS 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.

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