Cell Assay Development Scientist astrazeneca gothenburg

Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Discovery Sciences’ Stem and Primary Cell Group as a Cell assay development scientist.  The role will be focused on developing imaging-based cell assays to support target and model validation for projects across several therapy areas at AstraZeneca

Responsibilities
You will be based in Gothenburg Sweden, working alongside our stem cell scientists and disease areas specialists, to develop assays to help better understand the stem cell models we are generating and the role of different targets in these models. Using your strong knowledge and experience in cell-based imaging assay development, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge cellular models of disease. This includes culture and differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as a platform for developing disease relevant cellular models. 

The role is focused on laboratory-based activities.  With your ability to image and develop assays for relevant disease models, you will work with the team to develop robust imaged based assay protocols to drive project delivery. Your biggest impact will be through significant contributions to the practical delivery of projects in compliance with AstraZeneca corporate responsibility policies and relevant safety standards.

It is essential to have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and a strong team player. Candidates should be able to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude. Good organizational, data management and documentation skills are required, and you should be comfortable in presenting your results. English language is required, both spoken and in writing.

Qualifications
The following skills are highly desirable
• Experience in cellular assay development, independently designing, developing and validating assays for implementation in drug discovery
• Experience in different imaging platforms like widefield and confocal. Both capturing and analysis of image-based data
• Experience in iPSC culture 
• Application of differentiation protocols for generation of complex stem-cell based cell models


Minimum experience
You should hold a B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. with corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline with experience in cell assay development.

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
2020-03-11, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day.
For more information:  Galia Nyström, consultant manager,  galia.nystrom@randstad.se or Kerstin Karlsson, consultant manager, kerstin.karlsson@randstad.se.

About the company
 Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

Randstad Life Sciences is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!