Senior Scientist Translational Genomics InVivo Physiology

In vivo target validation team within the Transgenic Models team

Hays Life Sciences is now looking to recruit a Senior Research Scientist - Translational Genomics In Vivo Physiology to join the In Vivo Target Validation team for a contract assignment until 2022-05-01 at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

The Discovery Sciences, Translational Genomics department is looking for a senior research scientist to be a part of our In vivo target validation team within the Transgenic Models team. The position is based at the AstraZeneca R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden and we are seeking a scientific and technical specialist in the mouse physiology field. As a successful candidate you are experimentally focused, with strong troubleshooting skills. By planning and performing experiments within the in vivo target validation discipline you will significantly contribute to the practical delivery of projects in compliance with AstraZeneca corporate responsibility policies and relevant safety standards. You will have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and be a strong team player. Candidates should further be able to work independently with a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude. Good organizational skills are required and you should be comfortable in presenting your results. Excellent English is required, both spoken and written.

Specific responsibilities:

* Perform hands-on experiments within the in vivo target validation discipline
* Support the in vivo studies by performing genotyping, qPCR and ELISAs
* Compile, interpret and present data orally and in written reports
* Deliver data according to stipulated time lines and project requirements

Minimum Requirements -Education and Experience

* Ph.D degree or Master degree in a relevant scientific discipline with experience in working with mice and molecular biology techniques

The following skills would be a definite advantage:

* Experience in dosing mice (subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, per oral, intravenous injections)
* Experience in in collecting blood samples from mice
* Experience in metabolic phenotyping in mice
* Experience in behavioural phenotyping in mice