SENIOR SCIENTIST INTEGRATED BIOANALYSIS – MASS SPECTROMETRY

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SENIOR SCIENTIST INTEGRATED BIOANALYSIS – MASS SPECTROMETRY

The role

• As part of the Integrated Bioanalysis (iBA) Global Team, you will be responsible for advancing the utilisation and application of arrange of Mass spectrometric technics with a specific focus on Pharmacokinetic and and biomarker analysis across a range of biological matrices for use in discovery and early development.

• You will be responsible for assessing context of use and developing, optimizing, qualifying, executing and transferring high complexity assays using state-of-art instrumentation to support pre-clinical and clinical studies.

• You will also contribute to tech-transfer to established CRO partners and maybe called upon to review data to ensure assay are fit for purpose including troubleshooting and data analysis.

• You will be expected to contribute to the development of advanced bioanalytical techniques across all aspect of AZ portfolio within Oncology and Biopharma.

• Working with a dynamic team in a matrixed environment you will need to manage stakeholder expectations, input to project strategy and delivery while being the main interface with experienced and highly skilled bioanalytical scientist colleagues or our partnered labs. You will have the opportunity to have an immediate and lasting impact to our diverse pipeline.

• The iBA group within Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences provides broad discovery, preclinical, and clinical support including life cycle management across all therapeutic areas enabling pipeline delivery, decision making, innovation and advancement to improve the lives of patients through life-changing medicines.

What you’ll do?:

• You will be located at one of our research hubs in Gothenburg, Sweden where you will work alongside a team of experienced bioanalytical scientists supporting projects across our portfolio.

• You will also be working closely with discovery scientists across CPSS and partner line to maximise internal knowledge exchange and collaboration.

• You will need to use your experience and proven track record of experimental design to support delivery of robust bioanalytical data.

• You will also be called upon to interpret data and provide scientific insight.

• As a Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible for enhancing the iBA reputation for scientific excellence by presenting at internal and external meetings, and publishing manuscripts.

• The successful candidate will work closely with AstraZeneca laboratory groups within iBA and our vendor partners to ensure appropriate -omics methods are established, and we foster an environment of scientific. knowledge exchange. They will also interact with stakeholders and cross functional project teams.

Education/Experience required:

• PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline with at least 3 years of post-PhD experience

Desirable for the role:

• Experience with a broad array of multi-omics techniques including but not limited to proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomic, RNA seq, cell- painting or genomics applications.

• Experience across a range of technology platforms including but not limited to LBA, Wester-blot, and PCR.

• Experienced in regulated bioanalysis for a range of drug modalities.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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