Job type
TemporaryLocation
CambridgeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Research And DevelopmentIndustry
PharmaceuticalsPay
Daily RateClosing date
31 May 2024
AZ currently require a scientist for a 12 month assignment to work within oncology cell assay development
Location – Cambridge, UK (DISC)
Inside 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.
In the Oncology Business Unit we relentlessly follow the science, challenging the status quo to deliver more effective treatments to patients in need. Our dedication means we purposefully push back the limits of knowledge to change the practice of medicine. To ensure no patient is left behind, no matter what stage of disease.
What you’ll do
- Deliver high quality in vitro data according to the study plan as agreed with the team leader or project supervisor
- Provide interpretation of experimental data, identifying innovative solutions to problems and putting forward plans for further experiments
- Communicate experimental data and key findings in a clear and concise manner to project teams
- Generate and maintain clear experimental records
- Maintain an awareness of current developments in the literature to support projects, bring forward new target ideas or new technologies / assay methods
Actively drive personal development within Oncology Bioscience, independently identifying opportunities where relevant.
Essential for the role
- PhD in a relevant field or equivalent level of experience in pharma, biotech or academia.
- Good understanding of cancer cell biology
- Good understanding of a range of in vitro cell and of molecular biological techniques and assays
- Experience of mammalian cell line tissue culture techniques
- Ability to design and conduct experiments and develop methods
- Ability to generate and maintain clear experimental records
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Positive and collaborative team player with willingness to improve and learn new skills
- Passion for experimental work with a desire to pursue a career from the lab
Desirable for the role
- Experience of cell based and mechanistic techniques, such as cellular proliferation and survival assays.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, gene expression analysis and western blotting.
- An understanding of the drug discovery process
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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