Research Scientist - Stem & Primary Cell Team
Dfind Science & Engineering AB / Biologjobb / Göteborg
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We are currently looking for a Research Scientist for a long consultant assignment at AstraZeneca.
At AstraZeneca, innovation is more than just research. As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, we're focused on providing medicines that make a real difference in patient care. AstraZeneca R&D Gothenburg, is a place where you can help us continue to lead the industry in research and development. It's also a place with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, where you'll feel valued, energised and rewarded for your ideas and contributions. A place where talented people can immerse themselves in their work and make significant contributions towards scientific excellence.
You will join the Discovery Sciences organization, working within a first-class scientific environment to support drug discovery. The Stem & Primary Cell Team within Discovery Sciences, is responsible for the generation of novel cellular models, using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and Primary Cells, to support projects in all phases of the drug discovery pipeline with a focus on target identification and validation and disease model generation. We are seeking a consultant to join our team in Gothenburg Sweden, where the role will focus on culturing and differentiating iPSCs for cellular model development.
The role
Leveraging your strong knowledge and experience in cell biology and tissue culture you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge cellular models of disease. This includes culture of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as a platform for differentiating to disease relevant cellular lineages, as well as working with primary cells relevant to the diseases and conditions that are the focus of research at AstraZeneca Gothenburg. The role is focused on laboratory based activities, applying your knowledge and skills to drive project delivery, participate actively in problem solving and, where relevant, deliver cross disciplinary support based on your experience. Your biggest impact will be through significant contributions to the practical delivery of projects in compliance with AstraZeneca corporate responsibility policies and relevant safety standards.
It is essential to have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and a strong team player. Candidates should be able to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude. Good organisational, data management and documentation skills are required and you should be comfortable in presenting your results. Excellent English is required, both spoken and in writing.
Tasks:
• To culture iPSCs as a platform for deriving complex cellular models of human disease biology
• To apply existing differentiation protocol, and where relevant contribute to development of new protocols, to deliver cells and cellular models for drug discovery activities.
The following skills are highly desirable:
• Experience in iPSC culture and quality control
• Handling and culture of human primary cells
• Application of differentiation protocols for generation of complex stem-cell based cell models
• Cellular engineering using methods including CRISPR
• Qualification and validation of cellular models through protein biomarker, immuno-imaging and functional/biochemical techniques
Minimum experience
You should hold a B.Sc or M. Sc. Degree or corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline with experience in cell culture.
Employer: Dfind Science & Engineering
City: Gothenburg
Employment: Full time
Last date of application: 29th October, however, selection will start sooner and interviews will be performed continuously, so please send your application as soon as possible.
For information: Contact Eleonor Ehrman at 0733-434109 or Alma Zanqrelle at
alma.zanqrelle@dfind.seOrganization/Business description:
Dfind Science & Engineering is a recruitment and consulting company within science and engineering. All our consultant managers and recruitment consultants have an education and work experience within the respective field. In combination with extensive knowledge of staff issues and solid experience of recruitment, this means that we understand our clients' need for both flexibility and the right skills.
Dfind Science & Engineering is since 2016 part of Randstad Group. With over 600 000 employees in over 40 countries Randstad is the work second largest company within recruiting and staffing.
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Publiceringsdatum2017-10-19ErsättningFast lön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-10-29
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 201090391
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktAlma Zanqrelle
FöretagDfind Science & Engineering AB
AdressDfind Science & Engineering AB
Östra Hamngatan 23
41110 GÖTEBORG
KontorsadressÖstra Hamngatan 23, 41110 GÖTEBORG
Jobbnummer 3758430
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