Senior Research Scientist, Translational Genomics In Vivo Physiology

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.

About the position
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.

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

Your profile
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


About the organisation
This position is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca via QRIOS Life Science & Engineering in Göteborgfor until 2023-05-01. During this time you will be employed by QRIOS Life Science & Engineering.
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