Sr. Research Scientist/Assoc. Principle Scientist

Senior Research Scientist or Associate Principle Scientist- Isotope Chemistry



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).



We are now looking for a Senior Research Scientist or an Associate Principle Scientist to join our Isotope Chemistry Team, part of Early Chemical Development, in Gothenburg.



The Isotope Chemistry Team delivers high-quality tritium, C-14, and stable isotope labeled compounds through the use of novel chemistry, innovative routes, and creative solutions. The laboratory is a companywide asset for the non-GMP manufacture of radiolabeled and stable isotope labeled compounds. It supports projects from target identification to single compound selection to clinical phases and post marketing support for all therapy areas in the portfolio.



The isotope chemistry team supports the projects with the highest priority and urgent needs in the AZ portfolio and has access to top-quality labs and equipment.



The role

As a member of the team, you will work closely with scientists in drug projects to develop safe, efficient, and cost-effective synthesis routes to labeled drug candidates and tool compounds.



Key Deliverables:

* With strong emphasis on safety, health, and environmental aspects, explore and develop experimental strategies, troubleshoot problems, and synthesize labeled organic molecules.
* Plan, prioritise, and perform own work and actively collaborate with the drug project teams.
* Demonstrate expertise in synthetic and analytical chemistry, as well as, purification techniques.
* Provide stringent documentation of experimental results in an electronic lab journal.
* Publish novel work in peer reviewed journals.



Experience

* A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Organic Chemistry
* Strong collaborative and communication skills.
* Previous work with radioactivity is not required.



Key qualities:

* Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of organic chemistry, with good awareness of current developments in the literature
* Ability to independently design, plan, and execute multistep syntheses
* Creativity in handling a wide range of synthetic challenges
* Ability to coach peers for improved individual and team performance and development
* A good communicator with experience in interacting effectively across disciplines
* Work collaboratively across boundaries
* Curious and innovative



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.



Welcome with your application by the 25th of August.



Open date: 4/8/2022

Close date: 25/8/2022



Additional information

Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html

Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

Culture and atmosphere of the Gothenburg site: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6496327311678410752/