Molecular Biologist Transgenics!

Adecco is the largest recruiting and staffing company in the world. Adecco Life Science is one of our specialized Business Lines, which works exclusively with Staffing Services and Recruitment of personnel for the Life Science industry. Our customers are Pharmaceutical-, Biotech- and Medtech companies. We are now recruiting a Molecular Biologist Transgenics location at AstraZeneca, Mölndal, Göteborg. Preferably the candidate start 22 September and the assignment will continue for 6 months.

The role
We are seeking a scientific and technical specialist in the mouse transgenic field. As a successful candidate you are experimentally focused, with strong troubleshooting skills, adept at putting ideas into practice and providing support to our mouse model generation pipeline.

The main tasks will be the generation and analysis of transgenic animal and cell models, aligned with broad AstraZeneca R&D needs. You will have experience in transgenic models and, from a lab-based perspective, make significant contributions to the practical delivery of project goals.

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, typically molecular biology, biology, etc. Experience in executing strategies for genome modification for animal and cell models, a strong molecular biology background is essential together with an in-depth understanding and experience of cutting edge methodologies employed to modify mammalian genomes. Excellence and hands-on experience in a wide range of cell and molecular biology methods including TaqMan and genotyping. Adept at analysis of transgenic models, particularly in detection and quantitation of gene expression. Experience of handling multiple mouse models simultaneously. Strong in cross-functional working and communication. Very good written and spoken English.

Functional knowledge
Ideally you have experience in a relevant scientific discipline preferably with several years of experience in transgenic model development, drug discovery and/or early development.

What do we offer?
Adecco is the world´s largest recruitment and staffing company and our most important asset is our qualified employees. With us, and on our customer assignments, you, as a consultant, will be appreciated for your difference-making competence! Your bank of experience will grow, as will your social and professional network of contacts. Adecco can offer you the opportunity of interesting assignments at attractive companies, of positions that perhaps never will be put on the open market.

We want you to feel good and will give you subsidies for preventive healthcare and discounts on training cards. In order for you to feel secure, you will also be covered by insurance and corporate healthcare.

Are you interested?
Then you should apply as soon as possible. The position is to be filled immediately and, for that reason, work with recruitment is being done on a continual basis.

We look forward to your application!