Scientist Cell Assay Development

Modis Life Science is now looking for a Cell Assay Development Scientist to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. This is a consultancy assignment and you will be hired by Modis. Send your application no later than March 15th.

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.

The role
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.

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.