Bioanalytical scientist

Bioanalytcial scientist
We are currently looking for a bioanalytical scientist for a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca.

Employer: Dfind Science & Engineering

City: Göteborg

Extent: Full time, the assignment will initially last for 4 months

The Arena:
AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

We are looking for a bioanalytical scientist with in depth knowledge in the area of quantitative bioanalysis of drugs and drug metabolites to join our team in the Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases Innovative Medicines Unit (CVMD iMed) DMPK department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing drug candidates and their metabolites in various in vitro and in vivo samples including sub-cellular fractions as well as tissues, plasma and bile samples.

As a successful candidate you will be part of a team focusing on DMPK design, metabolism, biodistribution and disposition of small molecule, conjugated peptide and nucleotide drug candidates. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the discovery of new life changing medicines for patients and demonstrate and witness what science can do.

CVMD iMed is based in AstraZeneca’s world class vibrant R&D center, located in Mölndal, Sweden (Gothenburg area). CVMD iMed DMPK interacts with other functions in supporting CVMD projects all along the value chain, from target selection all the way to market launch and Life cycle management.

Tasks and responsibilities/The role:
The Bioanalytical Scientist is responsible for delivering quality in vitro and in vivo bioanalytical data to support PKPD (Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics) work in projects from target selection to LCM (life cycle management). The data produced is mainly aimed to provide insight in quantitative pharmacology as well as in right tissue and right exposure.

This laboratory based scientific role includes developing and validating methods to enable delivery of the necessary quality of data and scientific information aligned with iMed project needs.

The role requires interactive, effective communication to provide clear data and guidance to project representatives, act as an example to other scientists, and contribute to the overall team delivery. This role requires making judgements about bioanalysis information, developing innovative solutions and applying cross-functional and industry understanding.

Minimum requirements:

• B.Sc or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline Track record of delivering state-of-the-art bioanalysis data to projects in discovery and/or development setting
• Good knowledge of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry ionization and detection (LC-MS/MS) and bioanalytical work in Drug Discovery & Development
• Some understanding of PK/PD principles and drug metabolism.
• Experience with in vitro incubations is a plus.
• Good understanding of the overall drug discovery and development process. Good oral and written communication skills.
Last date of application: 5 August 2015, applications to be written in English.

For information: Alma Zanqrelle, 072-2022314 or Camilla Bågenholm, 073-3434777

Organisations-/företagsbeskrivning:
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