Scientist Material Science/Solid State, AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
Do you have laboratory experience, including working with computerized systems? Are you looking for a laboratory based role as a material science/solid state scientist and would like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. 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 now have the opportunity for 1 consultant to join our team in the role as Scientist Material Science/Solid State within the department Oral Product Development at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. The assignment is to end of Dec 2021 on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a scientist in Material Science/Solid State who can provide input in the area of material characterization during the development of drug products and can work together with us determining physical properties on material we use during the development or on the developed formulations. The work includes characterization and documentation, in order to develop drug products. The role is primarily laboratory based.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
MSc, typically from pharmaceutics, chemistry or physics but also engineers with relevant skills. Good knowledge in written and spoken Swedish and/or English is necessary as well as laboratory experience including working with computerized systems. If you have experience from working within the pharmaceutical industry, this will be an advantage.

Desirable requirements:
As a person, you should be well organized, analytical, flexible and accurate. Good team working skills are also important, together with the ability to operate independently. Good communication skills linked to the ability to work to tight timelines are highly valued.

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
2021-05-04, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information: Sara Kuikka sara.kuikka@randstad.se or Eleonor Ehrman +46733434109

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!