Senior Research Scientist, Translational Genomics In Vivo

Job description
Senior Research Scientist, Translational Genomics In Vivo Physiology at AstraZeneca
The Discovery Sciences, Translational Genomics department is looking for a senior research scientist to be a part of our In vivo target validation team within the Transgenic Models team. The position is based at the AstraZeneca R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden and we are seeking a scientific and technical specialist in the mouse physiology field. 


As a successful candidate you are experimentally focused, with strong troubleshooting skills. By planning and performing experiments within the in vivo target validation discipline you will significantly contribute to the practical delivery of projects in compliance with AstraZeneca corporate responsibility policies and relevant safety standards. 


You will have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and be a strong team player. Candidates should further 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.


This is a consulting assignment at AstraZeneca with Randstad Life Sciences. 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
Perform hands-on experiments within the in vivo target validation discipline
Support the in vivo studies by performing genotyping, qPCR and ELISAs
Compile, interpret and present data orally and in written reports
Deliver data according to stipulated time lines and project requirements


Qualifications
Minimum Requirements –Education and Experience:
Ph.D degree or Master degree in a relevant scientific discipline with experience in working with mice and molecular biology techniques



The following skills would be a definite advantage:
Experience in dosing mice (subcutaneaous, intraperitoneal, per oral, intraveneous injections)
Experience in in collecting blood samples from mice
Experience in metabolic phenotyping in mice
Experience in behavioural phenotyping in mice



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
2022-09-08, welcome with your application at www.randstad.se.


For more information contact: Jimmy Wadie, jimmy.wadie@randstad.se or Malin Fridholm, malin.fridholm@randstad.se 

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!