Research Scientist Sample Management

AstraZeneca Södertälje / Kemistjobb / Mölndal
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Work as part of the team rotating between the following typical tasks?Processing of liquid samples on automated systems
• Processing of solid samples
• Manage customer orders using specialised informatics systems
• Responding to customer queries via mail or telephone
• Interacting with other CM groups to process global orders
• Receive and register incoming HBS
• Process requests for HBS to customers

• Act upon day-to-day issues that occur whilst processing samples to ensure continuous improvement
• Independently run Sample Management development projects under the supervision of a Senior Research Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist

The group has a strong emphasis on continuous improvement which takes the form of individual and group projects within the team, the department and across Sample Management groups within AstraZeneca.

Essential Requirements
• Degree in Chemistry or a Bioscience discipline or alternatively a logistics background and previous experience in an instrument orientated laboratory.
• Previous knowledge and experience (>1 year) of sample management in a current setting is a clear advantage.
• Sample Management is a highly collaborative group working to tight delivery schedules so the ability to be comfortable working at a fast pace with a goal orientated and team focussed attitude is essential.

Desirable Requirements
• Ability to plan, perform and evaluate experiments to investigate improvement possibilities in a process
• Experience with acoustic droplet ejection and low volume liquid handling technologies and their application to drug discovery
• Experience in operating integrated laboratory automation equipment
• Knowledge of the drug discovery process
• Interest in logistics and developing processes through customer interactions and technology awareness
• Drive and enthusiasm to solve the root cause of problems and not only overcome the presenting problem
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and service minded approach
• Thrive on working in a committed team and gain satisfaction from the overall performance of the group

At AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and you'll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us.

AstraZeneca is now looking to hire a Research Scientist Sample Management to the Screening Sciences and Sample Management department within the global Discovery Sciences organization. This position will provide the opportunity to work in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment whilst supplying a critical service to drug discovery projects. The work is highly collaborative with the team having a collective responsibility for the overall delivery. Location for this role is at our AstraZeneca site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

As a Sample Management Scientists you are responsible for the storage and timely supply of chemical compounds as well as human biological samples (HBS) to AstraZeneca iMed projects. Compound samples are supplied to projects both in solid and liquid format but the focus is on the supply of small volumes of liquid samples using highly automated systems. HBS are received from eg clinical studies, stored in the local biobank and distributed to projects. The group primarily supports the Sweden Region but partners with other Sample Management groups globally to provide efficient support across AstraZeneca and our partner organisations.

The Sample Management group works collaboratively to provide support within agreed service levels with a strong focus on our customers. We strive hard to understand what fits their needs best and to add value through our services.

The Sample Management facility and service is leading edge and to maintain this position we actively seek ways to improve our process or exploit new technology.

Mer än någonsin tidigare, ger forskningen oss ökad kunskap inom en rad olika medicinska områden - och det kommer bara att fortsätta. Som ett globalt, forskningsbaserat bioläkemedelsföretag, ligger AstraZeneca i framkanten av utvecklingen. Det innebär en enastående produktportfölj och en stark forskningsportfölj i alla stadier av läkemedelsutvecklingen. Allt vi gör handlar i slutändan om att förbättra hälsan för våra patienter över hela världen, och därför fokuserar vi på några av de mest utmanande sjukdomarna som mänskligheten står inför idag.

Vi har en mycket samarbetsinriktad företagskultur där du uppmuntras att flytta fram gränserna för forskningen och samtidigt utvecklas branscherkända kunskaper och erfarenheter.

Publiceringsdatum
2017-01-19

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2017-02-06
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-002942
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Kontakt
Karin Gedda +46317761036

Företag
AstraZeneca Södertälje

Adress
AstraZeneca Södertälje
Karlebyhus, Astraallén
15185 Södertälje

Kontorsadress
Karlebyhus, Astraallén

Jobbnummer
3271285

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