Research Scientist – in vivo CVRM Bioscience

We are looking for a highly motivated in vivo scientists to join the Diabetes/NASH in vivo group at AstraZeneca, Gothenburg!

Are you someone with hands-on experience from rodent animal handling techniques? Do you want to join the Diabetes/NASH in vivo group at AstraZeneca, Gothenburg? We are now looking for a creative in vivo scientist. You will work in a cross-functional and highly matrixed environment and deliver in vivo pharmacology studies for both early and late stage projects to support the development of new and successful diabetes and NASH therapies. Are you interested? Apply today!

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

As an In Vivo Research Scientist, you will support AstraZeneca´s industry-leading drug portfolio within the Diabetes/NASH in vivo Bioscience Team. At AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique workplace 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.

Your Responsibilities

What you´ll do:

• Execute and deliver preclinical in vivo and ex vivo studies for new drug target programs within diabetes/NASH.
• Deliver comprehensive in vivo pharmacology data packages for new drug candidates, including PK/PD and efficacy studies, dose and schedule optimization.
• Establish new technologies and approaches to improve or replace existing disease models that better predict clinical response.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement work plans and timelines.

The Bigger Picture

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world´s most serious diseases.

The position will be placed at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg and is a full-time job of a 12 months consulting assignment. You will be employed by TNG during your consulting assignment.

Please note that the selection process is ongoing and the last apply-date is 2022-11-26

Our Expectations

Requirements:

• At least "Naturbruksgymnasium" or similar education with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience within life sciences and in vivo pharmacology.
• Experience delivering in vivo pharmacology studies in rodent models, PK/PD studies, and efficacy studies.
• Experience in developing and working with in vivo rodent models.
• Proficiency and up to date hand-on experience in rodent animal handling techniques, including different dosing regimens and blood sampling procedures.

Laboratory Animal education by NCLASET or other relevant Laboratory animal science (LAS) course is desirable.