Bioinformatics Scientist to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg
Alten Sverige AB / Kemistjobb / Göteborg
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hela Sverige ALTEN Pharma is looking a Bioinformatics Scientist for a consultancy assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity
The arena:
We are seeking a bioinformatics scientist with a strong desire to apply computational biology tools to generate new hypothesis for Drug discovery safety efforts. The successful candidate must have experience with differential gene expression analysis and generation of biological hypothesis. Due to the diversity of the projects involved, the candidates with both basic and advanced skill sets in bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to train in new frontiers of computational biology and adjacent areas like machine learning/AI, providing support within the Data Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Department, in the Drug Safety and Metabolism (DSM) unit at AstraZeneca. He/She will partner with Drug Safety and Metabolism scientists and interact across the Innovative Medicine therapeutic area units for enabling research and development of pharmaceutical drugs.
The role:
Responsible for delivering computational biology support to project teams and/or to a business area. Coordinate work with, but operate with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision. Expected to flexibly cover a number of areas and projects as demand arises. Must have fundamental technical skills and good practical skills in the application of computational biology approaches to solve biological/scientific problems, with a focus on gene expression and pathway analysis to reveal causal gene-level molecular mechanisms of drug effects.
Minimum requirements:
• A professional degree (Bachelor, MSc or PhD) in Computational Biology or related field (or equivalent qualification) with at least one year of dedicated research experience in gene expression analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in gene expression data analysis and hypothesis generation.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Perl, Python, R).
Preferred experience and key factors:
• Strong understanding of Biology
• Ability to grasp diverse computational biology concepts quickly
• Strong desire to learn new computational concepts
About ALTEN:
For over 20 years, ALTEN has developed its business by keeping to the core values ??that have built up the company's success. Every year, hundreds of ALTEN consultants have been given the opportunity to embark on challenging technical projects for our customers. ALTEN has a tradition of developing products in many areas, and history in Sweden is based primarily on skills in mechanics, software and electronics. Thanks to a successful concept in which we utilize the expertise of experienced consultants and develop young abilities towards a successful career, we have gained ground in many industries. Our Pharma initiative is based on the same successful concept with the same strong structure, but in a new exciting industry and a new field of expertise that includes knowledge in chemistry, biotechnology and biomedicine.
As an employee at ALTEN, we offer you a competitive salary based on your performance and work experience. You also have the opportunity to influence your assignments, different benefits and your overall working environment as well as choose your career path. We offer a wide range of internal trainings and an opportunity to plan for an international career. It is our conviction that genuine commitment is created through choice and the ability to influence your own personal development - our business model provides that opportunity. This freedom of choice enables us to offer our clients the most committed consultants, regardless of assignments. At ALTEN, we believe in growing together!
For questions about the position or ALTEN, please contact Nils Löfgren, Division Manager - ALTEN Pharma, at
nils.lofgren@alten.se.
NOTE! Between weeks 30-33, the selection process may take longer than usual, due to summer holidays, and therefore you can wait for a delay in feedback. We will handle all applications as soon as possible when we are back and have filled up with new energy.
We look forward to your application and wish you a great summer!
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Publiceringsdatum2018-07-13ErsättningEnligt överenskommelse
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-08-10
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FöretagAlten Sverige AB
AdressAlten Sverige AB
Theres Svenssons gata 15
41755 Göteborg
KontorsadressTheres Svenssons gata 15, Göteborg
Jobbnummer 4246978
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