Job type
TemporaryLocation
CambridgeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Life Sciences ManufacturingIndustry
PharmaceuticalsPay
Hourly RateClosing date
24 May 2024
AZ currently require an experienced PhD qualified senior scientist on an interim basis.
Location – DISC, Cambridge, UK
Outside IR35
Duration – 12 months
Make a meaningful difference at AstraZeneca!
Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.
We are seeking an experienced, independent senior research scientist who can design and execute advanced in vitro cellular experiments to provide high quality, robust scientific data, with an ability to analyse and interpret scientific results at a high standard and to present results and influence within the department. Will be able to work without direct supervision and be a key team player and able to identify core capability gaps and opportunities to fill.
Education Requirements:
PhD in cancer biology, cell biology, toxicology, pharmacology or related field.
Required Skills:
- Ability to understand biology around novel targets and pathways to design and execute the most relevant experiments.
- Proven experience in the development of physiologically relevant cellular assays to evaluate mechanisms of efficacy/safety of small molecule drugs.
- Broad technical skill set that can be applied to maximise mechanistic toxicology insight e.g. cytotoxicity assays, high content imaging, 3D organoids, western blotting and omics technologies.
- Experience with molecular biology tools to silence genes such as with RNAi and CRISPR cas9 and application to cellular systems.
- A strong scientific track record in delivery of high-quality scientific research within short timescales.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills with a strong desire to drive personal development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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