Senior Scientist in Vivo

Are you an experienced in vivo biologist with excellent in vivo experimental skills and great understanding of animal handling and care? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that push the boundaries of science to turn ideas into life changing medicines? Join us to discover future treatment of Renal diseases!

At AstraZeneca we are led by science and driven by patients, it’s at the heart of our every success. That is only possible when we all work together – we’ll always make sure you’re clear about how your role is connected to our wider mission to really show what science can do.

We are now recruiting a Senior Scientist with knowledge in in vivo experimental biology to join the Bioscience Renal in vivo team within the Early Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) therapeutic area. The position is placed at AstraZeneca’s dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

About the position
As Senior Scientist at the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) department at AstraZeneca you will be part of a vibrant team that focus on finding new treatment options to patients with renal disease. In the in vivo team we work with various pre-clinical models and different drug modalities. You will take part in in vivo deliveries to drive the renal pipeline. At AstraZeneca you will work together with experts from different functions and be part of project teams.

Responsibilities
As a Senior Scientist in the Renal in vivo team you will:
• Independently design, plan and perform high quality in vivo experiments in rodent models of renal disease
• Identify and implement new models/assays relevant for renal disease area
• Analyse fluids for biomarker quantification
• Perform conceptual interpretation and presentation of generated data
• Act as Bioscience representative in assigned projects
• Act as Target Champion, ie proactively identify and develop new target ideas into projects
• Deliver data, presentations, reports and regulatory documents
• Show scientific leadership in areas associated with the role – renal pathology and pathophysiology – by presenting data internally in key forums
• Ensure that own work and work with others is performed according with appropriate safety, health and environment (SHE), qualify and compliance standards, e.g. General Laboratory Standard (GLS)

Your profile
Essential for the role
• Experienced hands-on in vivo biologist
• Extensive expertise in running in vivo experiments in rodents with experience in renal models
• Excellent experimental skills in the use of in vivo techniques and good understanding of practice of animal handling and care
• Flexibility & independence
• Educated and certified for in vivo experimentation
• Proven publication record
• Strong oral and written communication skills. English is essential, Swedish is appreciated but is not a requirement

Desirable for the Role
• PhD in biology, physiology, pathology or medicine or other relevant area
• Experience working with preclinical contract research organisations
• Experience with biomarker identification in body fluids
• Expertise in renal physiology and/or pathology
• Experience from Pharmaceutical industry

About the organisation
This is a consultant assignment for 1 year starting in February 2024 at AstraZeneca in Göteborg.
During this time you will be hired by QRIOS.

Working as a consultant suits whoever wants to get a lot of experience in a short period of time. We offer you the chance to work with well-known brands at renowned companies where you can develop your skills. If you’re looking for a world of exciting assignments and new contacts, you’ll like being a consultant.

About Astra Zeneca:
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - at AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.