AstraZeneca: In Vivo Biologist in Diabetic Nephropathy

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Experis Engineering offers specialists and managers through interim consulting, recruitment and project solutions. By combining our industry experience with our knowledge of human potential, we make both individuals and businesses grow and develop. Experis Engineering is present on 30 locations in Sweden and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

For a consultant assignment during 2+ years at AstraZeneca in Mölndal we are now looking for an In Vivo Biologist in Diabetic Nephropathy.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

The arena
The Diabetic Nephropathy in vivo team is part of the Bioscience department within the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (CVMD) iMed at AstraZeneca R&D Mölndal. The main focus of the team is in vivo research in the area of kidney disease and the team is responsible for building necessary capabilities in terms of acute and chronic models and in vivo techniques to assure high quality and timely in vivo support to projects.

The role
The role as a research scientist includes the responsibilities of the scientist to plan, conduct, and appropriately store and summarize experimental data. In addition the scientist needs to continuously develop experimental expertise required for practical delivery of high quality results to enable project decision making. The scientist is expected to support the establishment and validation of models and methods based on projects or disease area needs and regularily evaluate quality of methods.

Responsibilities include:
• Design and execute high quality in vivo pharmacological studies in an established chronic mouse disease model and support team in developing new/existing in vivo models/methods in diabetic nephropathy for testing of novel compounds.
• To work independently and contribute to the design and planning of experimental procedures by incorporating the views of others.
• Analyse, interpret and present experimental data and communicate results and store data according to AZ standards and policies
• Collaborate closely with other in vivo and in vitro teams within Bioscience and the iMed to drive efficiency and take advantage of knowledge and experiences
• Analyzing endpoints and/or biomarkers in urine and blood samples using e.g. ELISA or clinical blood analyzer

Minimum experience
• Bachelor or Master of Science or other appropriate education in relevant disciplines.
• Significant in vivo experience and excellent experimental skills in the use of animal models and in vivo techniques in rat and mouse.
• Good understanding and practice of animal handling and care and preferably skills in animal technology e.g. dosing and surgery of animals
• We are looking for an organized person used to advanced logistics and working with multiple tasks. Also a high degree of flexibility and an ability to work collaboratively is required to succeed in this role.

Preferred experience/requirements
• Experience in pharmaceutical R&D is an advantage
• Developing understanding of metabolic or renal disease area pathophysiology and pharmacology would be an advantage.

Contact/Application
If you are the person we are looking for you are welcome to apply for this job through the link on this site. The selection process will be short so please send in your application as soon as possible with CV and personal letter written in English. Do not hesitate to contact Cunsultant Manager Tomas Niregård, at Experis Engineering, for further questions: tomas.niregard@se.experis.com , 031-61 72 59.

Publiceringsdatum
2014-01-23

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Kontakt
Tomas Niregård

Företag
Experis Engineering

Adress
Experis Engineering
BOX 1125
11181 Stockholm

Jobbnummer
1758974

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