Solid State Scientist/Senior Scientist

Job description
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca deliver the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) across all the AstraZeneca therapy areas.
Our vision is to be “pharmaceutical science leaders, creating innovative and cost-effective solutions, shaping the diverse therapies of the future”.
We’re looking for talented and motivated solid-state scientists to join our solid state and automation team within Early Product Development and Manufacturing (EPDM) in Gothenburg.
You would join a highly collaborative team and help us deliver the solid-state science to product development within the early portfolio from discovery up into phase II.
To be successful in this role you will need a strong scientific background with good skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with a positive problem-solving attitude and delivery focus.
The successful applicant will become a core member of the global Solid-state skill area which is responsible for ensuring suitable physical form screening, selection and control within drug substance and product. You will get the opportunity to apply your excellent crystallography and solid-state expertise to the drug projects you are working in, contributing to the progression of these projects and drive the scientific development within the field of solid-state science at AstraZeneca.
This is a consultant assignment with Randstad Life Sciences with a start in January. Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager 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
Deliver solid state characterisation data in our state of the art laboratory using techniques like TGA, DSC, XRPD and DVS.
Responsible for ensuring suitable physical form screening, characterisation, form selection and control within drug substance and product.
Drive solid state skill area in projects and work closely with analytical, formulation, and biopharmaceutics scientists to drive science and innovation.
Plan and conduct lab-based experimental work in accordance with project timelines.
Run and develop solid state workflows on automation equipment such as weighting robots and liquid handling systems

We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world’s most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. With more than 2,400 employees from over than 50 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.
Does this sound like your next challenge? Apply today! Deadline 2024-11-28 - the selection process and interviews will be ongoing, so please apply as soon as possible!
For more information: Please contact Malin Fridholm, malin.fridholm@randstad.se. Please note that applications sent through email will not be processed and deleted due to GDPR.

Qualifications
Essential for the role:
Master/Bachelor graduate with relevant experience in solid-state chemistry, physical chemistry, or related disciplines.
Experience in screening and characterization of solids, analytical methodology, and laboratory-based work.
Experience from conducting solid-state characterization using techniques like TGA, DSC, XRPD, or DVS.

Desirable for the role:
Interest in lab automation, simulation, or prediction is advantageous.
Understanding of how physicochemical and solid-state properties affect drug product development.

Soft skills:
Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to assess, review, and report data, and present findings in multi-disciplinary teams.
Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.


About the company

Randstad
At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential.

With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.