Research Scientist NGS/Transcriptomics

AstraZeneca AB / Kemistjobb / Göteborg
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At AstraZeneca we win through science, it's at the heart of our every success. That science is only possible when we all work together - we'll always make sure you're clear about how your role is connected to our wider mission to really show what science can do.

The NGS/Transcriptomics team is a creative group working on the development and application of nucleic acid "omics" technologies and processes to generate smart data that will enrich our understanding of drug pharmacology, target mechanisms, model systems, patients and disease. A work that is fully aligned with AstraZeneca's strategy of Growth through Innovation.

This role as Research Scientist NGS/Transcriptomics requires experience in NGS laboratory practice. Additionally the individual will have outstanding team working skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively to ensure scientific excellence and robust delivery to science projects.

Are you motivated by challenging the boundaries of science? Would you like to contribute directly to AZ's strategy of growth through Innovation? Welcome to join us at our R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This role is for a lab-based research scientist in the NGS/Transcriptomics area - a hands-on lab-based role at the forefront of NGS/Transcriptomics technology with a focus on effective delivery. In this role you will drive NGS data generation for range of clinical and preclinical projects across a range of diseases, species and drug modalities.

We will rely on you to:

* Have previous practical experience of NGS data generation
* Contribute to the planning, and leading the execution of NGS projects
* Adopt innovative NGS/Transcriptomics processes developed by the team
* Contribute significantly to the maintenance of NGS lab processes and equipment
* Provide experimental support for other team members as required - as this is a truly collaborative group.
* Perform all work in accordance with Safety Health & Environment requirements and in compliance with all AstraZeneca Corporate responsibility policies
* Develop an overall knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry in the global context and the ability to translate this into new business opportunities.

Essential Requirements

* B.Sc. degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline
* Hands on experience with at least one Next Generation Sequencing /Transcriptomics technology, e.g. RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, genotyping methodologies
* This experience will cover all relevant aspects from hypothesis generation, through experimental design and execution, RNA and DNA extraction, sample and library preparation, sequencing, data handling, post sequencing QC and trouble shooting.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Desired qualifications

* Several years of research experience in Pharma/Biotech, medical or academic institutions
* Specialist expertise in any of the following: NGS automation, Single cell sequencing, ChIP-seq or long-read sequencing technologies
* Peer-reviewed high-quality publications or scientific presentations
* A proven understanding of statistics, quantitative data analysis, data mining and knowledge of LIMS systems

If you are interested - take the opportunity and apply today!

For more information about the position please contact Graham Belfield at +46 708 808733 or

Welcome with your application no later than 13th January 2020.

Additional information

Visit our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Life in Gothenburg and Sweden: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid Permanent

Publiceringsdatum
2019-12-19

Ersättning
Not Specified

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Sista dag att ansöka är 2020-01-09
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Företag
Astrazeneca AB

Arbetsgivarens referens
Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "R-069022".

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Astrazeneca AB (org.nr 556011-7482)

Arbetsplats
AstraZeneca

Jobbnummer
5011284

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Research Scientist NGS/Transcriptomics

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