Senior Scientist in Separation Science

Are you a scientist with expertise in analytical chemistry and automation? Would you like to work in an environment using state of the art technology in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then you're our kind of person!

Pharmaceutical Sciences is a function within the AstraZeneca Biopharmaceuticals R&D unit that creates innovative, efficient solutions by transforming molecules into investigative medicines meeting unmet needs of future patients. The function has four departments: Early Chemical Development, Advanced Drug Delivery, Early Product Development and Manufacturing, and Data Science and Modelling. Our wide-ranging portfolio of projects includes traditional small molecules, nucleotide-based therapies and nano medicines across AstraZeneca's therapy areas.

Early Chemical Development (ECD) is a world class CMC department with responsibility for early phase Drug Substance. The department's responsibilities span from early engagement with Discovery Chemistry groups to manufacture of Phase II Clinical material, and its key skill areas include Analytical Chemistry, Crystallisation, Isotope Chemistry, Large-Scale Laboratory (Kilo-Lab) Manufacturing, Process Chemistry, Process Design, Process Engineering, Route Design and Separation Science.

The Separation Science Laboratory supports the design and evaluation of new candidate drugs through purification and characterization of small molecules and New Modalities ranging from microgram to kilogram scale. We're looking for a talented and motivated Scientist to join our Separation Science Laboratory team within the Pharmaceutical Science function at AstraZeneca. The position is placed at AstraZeneca's vibrant R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

What you'll do

You will be accountable for providing separation science expertise and contribute to the delivery of pure characterized compounds to the different projects across the R&D organization.

The team is responsible for solving both chiral and achiral separation problems ranging from mg to kg scale. This is a laboratory-based position and collaboration with colleagues to ensure delivery is high on the agenda. To be successful in this role you will need an interest in automation and a problem-solving attitude. This is a real opportunity to combine your practical and theoretical skills!

Essential for the role

* University degree or PhD in a relevant scientific field
* In-depth scientific knowledge within analytical chemistry
* Experience from working with preparative chromatography
* Technical skills and experience to use and maintain chromatographic equipment and liquid handlers
* Experience from working with automation and robotics
* Strong collaborative and communication skills
* Strong influencing and prioritization skills to ensure timely delivery
* Ability to identify new approaches and technologies that can improve our ability to support projects
* Excellent English, both spoken and written

If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be.

With us there are many opportunities to develop yourself and your career. From our diverse portfolio and teamwork, to our cutting-edge innovations - it's a place for lifelong learning.

What's next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.
If you are interested, apply now!
Please note applications must include your CV and a cover letter which presents you and your key areas of strength / development and why you should be considered for the role!
For more information about the position please contact hiring manager Hanna Leek, Hanna.Leek@astrazeneca.com.
Welcome with your application no later than April 11, 2021

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Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.