Senior Research Scientist NGS/Transcriptomics, AstraZeneca

Job description
Senior Research Scientist NGS/Transcriptomics

Are you motivated by challenging the boundaries of science? Would you like to contribute directly to AZ’s strategy of growth through Innovation? Then please Join us at our R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden!

At AstraZeneca we win through science, it’s at the heart of our every success. That science is only possible when we all work together – we’ll always make sure you’re clear about how your role is connected to our wider mission to really show what science can do.

The NGS/Transcriptomics team is a creative group working on the development and application of nucleic acid “omics” technologies and processes to generate smart data that will enrich our understanding of drug pharmacology, target mechanisms, model systems, patients and disease., and is fully aligned with AstraZeneca’s strategy of Growth through Innovation.

This role requires significant experience in NGS laboratory practice, additionally the individual will have outstanding team working skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively to ensure scientific excellence and robust delivery to science projects.

Responsibilities
This role is a scientific specialist in the NGS/Transcriptomics area - a hands-on lab-based role at the forefront of NGS /Transcriptomics technology with a focus on effective delivery, troubleshooting and putting ideas into action. In this role, you will implement NGS methods tools and strategies applied to a wide range of clinical and preclinical projects across a range of diseases, species and drug modalities.

We will rely on you to:
Have significant scientific expertise within the NGS/Transcriptomics field
Be actively involved in the planning and execution of NGS projects
Adopt innovative NGS/Transcriptomics processes developed by the team
Build strong collaborative relationships with the project investigators, key stakeholders, project bioinformaticians and data scientists to ensure the smooth running of projects
Make a meaningful contribution to the practical delivery of projects in accordance with Safety Health & Environment requirements and in compliance with all AstraZeneca Corporate responsibility policies


Qualifications
Essential Requirements
Ph.D. degree or corresponding experience in a relevant scientific discipline
Significant hands on experience with a range of Next Generation Sequencing /Transcriptomics technologies including RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, genotyping methodologies
This experience will cover all relevant aspects from hypothesis generation, through experimental design and execution, RNA and DNA extraction, sample and library preparation, sequencing, data handling, post sequencing QC and trouble shooting.
Research experience in Pharma/Biotech, medical or academic institutions
Excellent organizational and communication skills.


Desired qualifications
A track record of peer-reviewed high-quality publications and scientific presentations
A proven understanding of statistics, quantitative data analysis, data mining and knowledge of LIMS systems


Application
Deadline 2021-12-15 ,  selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible. We look forward to your application!

For more information: Kerstin Karlsson kerstin.karlsson@randstad.se or Veronika Knudsen veronika.knudsen@randstad.se

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and 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!