Scientist - Translational Bacteriology
Join AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist with experience in microbiology, specifically in developing and analyzing novel assays for vaccine candidates and antimicrobial products for bacterial pathogens. As a Scientist in our Translational Medicine group, you will be a key member of a team focused on supporting projects in clinical development.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will execute biochemical and cell-based assays to characterize candidate vaccines and monoclonal antibodies targeting bacterial pathogens. You will apply molecular biology skills to generate recombinant proteins and bacteria, develop and qualify bioanalytical assays to characterize candidate drugs, assist in the preparation and review of bioanalytical data for reports suitable for regulatory submission, and communicate across the team and with management.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- BS degree with 2+ years' experience or MS degree with 1+ years' experience
- Knowledge of bacterial pathogens and pathogenesis
- Background in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA and RNA isolation and purification, sequencing, RT-PCR
- Experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culture, opsonophagocytic killing and cytotoxicity assays.
- Ability to evaluate data quality, troubleshoot, and interpret experimental results
- Meticulous tracking and documenting of results in laboratory notebooks, databases, and scientific reports
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry preferable but not required
- A proven track record of productivity; contributions to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to multitask and prioritize different projects
- Job complexity: Must be able to understand, conduct and interpret results of experiments independently with limited supervision
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while planning and meeting timelines
At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Our Biopharmaceuticals R&D team is dedicated to making a profound impact with research that makes a clear and tangible difference. We are always expanding our knowledge to get a broad perspective. It allows us to leverage and fuse our own skills with others to maximize impact.
Are you ready to embrace the unknowns and change the course of patients' lives? Apply now to join our team!
Date Posted
11-Sep-2024Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.