Senior Scientist - NGS/Transcriptomics
AstraZeneca / Biologjobb / Göteborg
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The Next Generation Sequencing (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.
This role requires significant experience in NGS laboratory practice, as well as outstanding team working skills and working collaboratively to ensure scientific excellence and robust delivery to science projects. This is a rare opportunity to join the Translational Genomics Department within our Global Discovery Sciences function, where we apply cutting edge NGS/transcriptomic technologies, Precise Genome Editing in vitro and in vivo functional genomics model systems and cell therapy expertise to the discovery and development of novel therapies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
This role is a scientific specialist in the NGS/Transcriptomics area - a hands-on lab-based role at the forefront of NGS/Transcriptomics technology. The focus is on effective delivery, troubleshooting and putting ideas into action. You will implement NGS method tools and strategies applied to a wide range of clinical and preclinical projects across a range of diseases, species and drug modalities.
We will rely on you to:
* Have significant scientific expertise within the NGS/Transcriptomics field
* Take a lead in the planning and execution of NGS projects
* Adopt innovative NGS/Transcriptomics processes developed by the team
* Build strong collaborative relationships with the project investigators, key stakeholders, project bioinformaticians and data scientists to ensure the smooth running of projects
* Provide disciplinary scientific leadership and represent the department at interdisciplinary meetings internally as well as externally
* Make a meaningful contribution to the practical delivery of projects 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
* Ph.D. degree or corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline
* Significant hands on experience with a range of Next Generation Sequencing /Transcriptomics technologies including RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, genotyping methodologies
* Your experience covers 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.
* Several years of research experience in Pharma/Biotech, medical or academic institutions
* Excellent interpersonal skills
Desired qualifications
* A track record of peer-reviewed high-quality publications and scientific presentations
* A proven understanding of statistics, quantitative data analysis, data mining and knowledge of LIMS systems
If you are interested, apply now!
For more information about the position please contact Graham Belfield at +46 708 808733 or
Welcome with your application no later than May 26th.
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.
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 or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country where the role is advertised.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid Permanent
Publiceringsdatum2019-05-17ErsättningNot Specified
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-05-31
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-050670
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karin.lyckemalm@astrazeneca.comFöretagAstraZeneca
AdressAstraZeneca
43183
43183 1480
KontorsadressPepparredsleden 1
Jobbnummer 4795401
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