Analytical Scientist, Advanced Drug Delivery

Do you enjoy working with highly motivated and skilled scientists? AstraZeneca is now looking for an Analytical Scientist!

Do you enjoy working in the lab and have experience within analytical characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients? Are you interested in developing liquid formulations for early in vivo studies?
AstraZeneca in Gothenburg is now seeking for you that are an analytical chemist with experience in the pre-clinical phase of drug development to join their Small Molecule Preformulation and Biopharmaceutics team. Apply today!

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

As a Scientist working in the pre-clinical development phase within ADD you will support drug projects from an analytical perspective, from the first in vivo studies to candidate drug nomination. You will focus on various small molecule projects and develop analytical assessments for PK, PK/PD studies, and toxicology studies. You will work as a member of pharmaceutical project teams, and in close collaboration with other analysts, formulators, solid state, biopharmaceutics experts at AstraZeneca giving you the opportunity to develop yourself within these fields as well.

Your Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform essential characterization of the formulations e.g. content, impurity, pH and particle size measurements to support studies like stability, homogeneity etc.
• Generate, evaluate and report data clearly and reliably in accordance with current standard procedures.
• Give analytical support to scientific initiatives together with other specialists within these areas.
• Working as a member of cross-skilled drug development project teams.

The Bigger Picture

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.

This is a consulting assignment that will last until 2023-12-21. You will be employed by TNG during this time. 

Please note that the selection process is ongoing!

Our Expectations

Essential Requirements

• MSc degree in a scientific discipline relevant to analytical science (e.g., chemistry, pharmaceutical technology or equivalent qualifications).
• Basic knowledge of analytical methodologies such as spectrometry and separation science (U/HPLC).
• Understanding of principles and applications of Good Laboratory Practices (GMP/GLP).
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.

Preferably, you should be experienced in analytical chemistry and have previously been exposed to an industrial setting. You should possess an enthusiasm for laboratory-based work, be flexible and have a collaborative and problem-solving mind-set. We are looking for a scientist with good communication and planning skills, balanced with the ability to work independently. In addition, you will need a strong sense of responsibility, team work and delivery focus.