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Job description
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 animal in vivo physiology field. As a successful candidate you are experimentally focused, with strong troubleshooting skills and adept at putting ideas into practice. By planning and performing animal experiments 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
Specific responsibilities
Perform hands-on experiments within the in vivo target validation discipline, using metabolic, cardiac and behavioural platforms to support all core disease areas
Ensure that studies are conducted with high quality, dedication and data delivered according to stipulated time lines and project requirements
Compile, interpret, present and discuss data with the key project teams
Qualifications
The following skills would be a definite advantage:
Experience in metabolic phenotyping platforms and analysis of metabolic function in mice, for example indirect calorimetry, DEXA and oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT)
Experience in assessing heart function in mice by using for example ECG, ultrasound and blood pressure measurements
Experience in behavioural phenotyping in mice
Experience in stereotactic brain injections in mice
Minimum Requirements –Education and Experience
Ph.D degree or corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline with expertise in phenotyping mice or, alternatively, a first degree and significant relevant experience in phenotyping mice
Application
Deadline: 2022-02-26 , selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.
For more information:
Please contact Jimmy Wadie jimmy.wadie@randstad.se
About the company
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 activities.
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!
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Daniella Petersen
Cecilia Mannheimer
Emelie Özgun
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