Research Scientist Biosamples, Biobank Scientist

Research Scientist Biosamples, Biobank Scientist to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg!

Are you looking for an exciting challenge in the field of bioscience? We are currently seeking a Biobank Scientist to join the AZ Gothenburg Biobank team, part of the global Precision Medicine and Biosamples organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you´ll provide essential support to drug discovery projects. You´ll be part of a team that shares collective responsibility for delivering high-impact results.

Ready to make a difference? This could be the perfect role for you!

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a 1-year consulting assignment starting in September. During the assignment period, you will be employed by TNG.

 AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. However, as a company we are more than one of the world´s leading pharmaceutical companies, we are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. AstraZeneca employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Your Responsibilities

The role is focused on supporting drug discovery projects within R&D Gothenburg by maintaining high quality handling and storage of HBS and support projects with requested samples in a timely manner.

As a Biobank Research Scientist you will be expected to:

• Work as part of the team rotating between the following typical tasks
• Receive and register incoming HBS
• Process requests for HBS to customers, including using automated liquid handler
• Manage customer orders using specialized informatics systems as well as databases
• Respond to customer queries via mail or telephone
• Partner with Biobank groups globally as well as internal and external customers
• Work closely with other groups in the organization
• Act upon day-to-day issues that occur whilst processing HBS samples to ensure continuous improvement
• Identify initiatives to improve efficiency or quality.

The Bigger Picture

Biobank scientists are responsible for the storage and timely supply of human biological samples (HBS) to AZ research projects. HBS are received from e.g. clinical studies or academic collaborations, stored in local biobanks and distributed to projects. The group primarily supports the Sweden Region but partners with other Biobank groups within AZ globally to provide efficient support across AZ and our partner organisations.

The Biobank group works collaboratively to provide support within agreed service levels with a strong focus on our customers. We strive hard to understand what fits their needs best and to add value through our services. With an increased focus on the value and use of biobank samples we actively seek ways to improve our process or exploit new technology to build a cutting-edge facility.

Our Expectations

Essential for the role:

• University degree in a Bioscience discipline and previous experience of laboratory work handling biological samples.
• Previous knowledge and experience (1 year) of biobanking is highly desirable.
• Experience of working with various IT solutions, including extensive knowledge of Excel, LIMS systems and database usage, is also a clear advantage.
• Experience of automated liquid handling is advantageous.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills involving large and complex datasets is desirable.
• Excellent English, both spoken and written

Soft skills:

• Ability to plan, perform and evaluate experiments to investigate improvement possibilities in a process.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework of biological samples.
• Interest in logistics and developing processes through customer interactions and technology awareness.
• Drive and enthusiasm to solve the root cause of problems and not only overcome the presenting problem
• Thrive on working in a committed team and gain satisfaction from the overall performance of the group