AZ require an interim senior research scientist in the protein science group.
Senior Research Scientist – Protein Science
Location – DISC, Cambridge, UK
Duration – 12 months
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Do you have a desire to work in drug product development?
Are you passionate about analytical science, and can you envision applying your expertise to positively impact the development of new medicines? Join us to push the boundaries of science!
What we do
AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative, meaningful medicines and healthcare solutions that enrich the lives of patients.
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being results oriented, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.
The Protein Science team, sits within the Protein Science, Structure and Biophysics department and is responsible for the generation of validated protein reagents to support projects in all phases of the drug discovery pipeline.
We currently have an exciting contracting opportunity for a talented Senior Research Scientist to join us in Discovery Sciences, you will be a lab-based scientist and a key member of a team producing proteins to support Oncology projects with a significant focus on hit finding and drug discovery.
Accountabilities
- Delivering expertise in the area of construct design, recombinant protein expression, purification and characterization
- Leading by example as an effective team member, supporting Discovery Projects to meet their objectives
- Effectively communicating results to other members of the project team, section or to other Departments, as required
- Demonstrating flexibility within and across teams/projects
- Maintaining an awareness of current developments in the literature and to make effective use of appropriate literature search tools
- Responsibility for and ensuring that the results of your experiments are recorded accurately and to a high standard in accordance with current guidelines
Essential Requirements
- Expertise in the area of Protein Science through a demonstrable knowledge of construct design, molecular biology, protein expression, purification, characterization
- Ph.D in Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline or a BSc/MSc degree with relevant protein experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Enthusiastic, collaborative, and inquisitive approach
Desirable Requirements
- An understanding of pre-clinical drug discovery and how it contributes to and should influence projects
- An understanding of how different drug discovery disciplines contribute to and work together within a project
- Knowledge or experience of assay development, structural techniques, and/or Biophysical techniques
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.
What you need to do now
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