Right now, we are looking for a passionate and hard-working Molecular Biologist with NGS skills to join our NGS & Transcriptomics function within the Centre of Genomic Research Department at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, as one of our group members is going on parental leave. You will contribute with your expertise in applying molecular biology and NGS to the discovery of novel oligonucleotide therapies.
AstraZeneca’s ambition is to become world-leading in in the field of oligonucleotide therapies. We are achieving this through advances in oligonucleotide science and innovation internally and through the establishment of key collaborations outside AstraZeneca. To this end, we currently have a portfolio of very high-profile projects at different phases of drug discovery within AstraZeneca, and you will directly contribute to their successful progression to oligonucleotide therapies.
Responsibilities
This lab-based role is for a Molecular Biologist with significant NGS expertise, which you will apply to the characterization and profiling of the effects of oligonucleotide treatments in in vitro and in vivo cellular assays and models in support of novel drug discovery projects.
Our team is a collaborative group, and you will engage in the supervision and mentorship of other scientists, ensuring that methods run expertly and accurately, developing and guiding the setup of new techniques. Included in the role is also to nurture strong collaborative relationships with the project investigators, key partners, and data scientists to ensure the smooth running of projects.
About the organisation
This is a consultant assignment for 1 year at AstraZeneca in Göteborg.
During this time you will be hired by QRIOS.
QRIOS Life Science can offer several opportunities for skilled people with a background in biochemistry, chemical engineering or science. We work with Sweden’s leading pharmaceutical and life science companies. So whether you’re interested in research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, environmental and quality control, sales and marketing, or just want a career change, we have the job for you.
About Astra Zeneca:
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - at AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
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