Research Scientist, NGS Scientist (Gothenburg)
AstraZeneca / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Göteborg
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You will join the Discovery Sciences organization, working within a vibrant scientific environment to support drug discovery. The Discovery Biology department of Discovery Sciences, is responsible for the generation of novel reagents and assays to support projects in the IMED (Innovative Medicines and Early development) in all phases of the drug discovery pipeline, from target discovery all the way to clinical candidate. The IMED focuses on scientific advances in small molecules, oligonucleotides and other emerging technologies and drug discovery platforms across our different core areas.
As a Research Scientist in the Biotechnologies team within Discovery Biology you will be contributing experimentally and intellectually to drug discovery projects in the IMED, with a focus on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease (CVMD) and Respiratory, Inflammation and Autoimmunity (RIA) projects and the development of the Next-generation sequencig (NGS) discipline. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join the group in a lab-based role. The successful individual will be a key member of the team, contributing to and leading NGS activities for a diverse range of projects across several disease areas and AstraZeneca sites globally.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Lab-based scientist delivering NGS data to support our projects.
* Proposing experimental strategies, troubleshooting and contributing to the practical delivery of NGS projects.
* To be an effective member of Drug Discovery Project Teams, contributing novel ideas and using judgment and knowledge where appropriate to influence the work of the project.
* To maintain an awareness of current developments in the literature and contribute to the continuous improvement process by identifying opportunities in the workplace where improvements can be made.
Essential Requirements
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Experience of operating NGS instrumentation, ideally Illumina platform.
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Extensive hands on NGS experimental techniques including:
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Nucleic acid isolation, preparation and fragmentation.
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Fragment analysis and nucleic acid Q.C.
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Library preparation of various protocols.
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Good molecular biology skills, including PCR, nucleic acid analysis and Q.C.
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BSc/MSc degree with significant relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
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Good problem solving skills, good scientific judgement and communication skills.
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Excellent team working and networking skills with experience of interacting effectively across teams.
Desirable Requirements
* A practical understanding of a wide range of methods and technologies as applied to cellular engineering e.g. mammalian cell growth.
Next Steps - Apply today!
For more information about the position please contact: Rob Howes at +46 70 375 7182.
Welcome with your application no later than 14th August, 2017.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid Permanent
Publiceringsdatum2017-07-21ErsättningNot Specified
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-08-11
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-010852
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktAstraZeneca
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AdressAstraZeneca
43183
43183 1480
KontorsadressPepparedsleden 1
Jobbnummer 3612121
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