Thesis work: Unraveling the potential for inhaled protein

Job description
Unraveling the potential for inhaled protein therapeutics to aggregate locally in the lung


If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us!


Thesis type: 30 credits
Project start: August 2023
Student location: On Site, Gothenburg Sweden


Aggregation of particles in the lung is one of the potential challenges in the development of inhaled medicines. There are no established biorelevant in vitro setups to evaluate the aggregation and identify formulations with optimal properties. The aim of the master student´s project is to develop an experimental setup to visualize and measure aggregates using microscopic methods.  



The master students project will be based in the PT&D (Pharmaceutical Technology & Development) Department at AstraZeneca. 


At AstraZeneca, all of our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day. We operate in more than 100 countries around the world and are one of Sweden’s most important export companies.



With more than 2,400 employees from 50 countries, the vibrant Gothenburg site helps to support the entire life-cycle of AstraZeneca medicines, from drug discovery and clinical trials, to global commercialisation and product maintenance. Gothenburg is one of AstraZeneca’s three strategic, global R&D centres, alongside Cambridge and Gaithersburg, and plays a central role in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.
 


Randstad Life Sciences is collaborating with AstraZeneca in this recruitment process. Please send your application in English and we only accept applications through Randstad’s website.


Deadline for application: 2023-05-14, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.


For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.



Responsibilities
The role will be laboratory-based and research-focused. The student will be responsible to work according to good laboratory standards.



Qualifications


Major interest in scientific reading and implementing research ideas into daily work (innovative thinking)
Major interest in experimental work (e.g. particle size measurements, Next Generation Impactor analysis, microscopy)
Currently pursuing a Master´s degree in pharmacy, biomedicine, biotechnology or related. 




About the company
If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us! 

At AstraZeneca we are guided in our work by a strong set of values, and we’re resetting expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. By truly following the science, we pioneer new methods, new thinking and bring unexpected teams together. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we’re on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that transform lives. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. If you’re swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.