Scientist – Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences

Job Title: Scientist – Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences

Location: Cambridge, UK

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Employee Benefits!

Applications Deadline: March 10

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.  Here you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping  the patient ecosystem. With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is bright.  Be proud to be part of a place that has achieved so much, yet is still moving forward. There’s no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society.

Introduction to role

Join our team at AstraZeneca as a Scientist in Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences, where you will be instrumental in developing high-yielding mammalian cell culture and bioreactor processes for the clinical manufacturing and supply of therapeutic proteins. You will support both new and existing candidate drug projects, contributing to our mission of redefining what’s possible through science.

Accountabilities

• Supporting AZ pipeline projects: craft and perform cell culture and bioreactor experiments to enable process definition. Analyse data, write reports and facilitate technology transfer to cGMP production

• Identify, develop and implement innovations, perhaps through evaluating new technology, communicating work to both internal and external partners

• Contribute to cell culture automation as well as process and scale-up/down modelling

• Coding/scripting activities to develop automated processes

• Liaising with colleagues to apply developments to future projects

• Continuous improvement and technology development, including exciting internal and external collaborations

• Implementation and promotion of AstraZeneca's Safety, Health and Environment practices

Essential Skills/Experience

• Degree in biological sciences or chemical/biochemical engineering with relevant practical lab experience or PhD in biological sciences or chemical/biochemical engineering

• Experience in mammalian cell culture and protein expression in an industrial or academic environment

• Experience with bioreactor systems for mammalian cell culture (especially ambr15, ambr250 and Eppendorf DASGIP systems or equivalent)

Behavioural Competencies

• Shows initiative and creativity

• Good communicator and a great teammate

• Excellent scientific methodology

• High level of attention to detail

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of media and process development

• Cell metabolism/biochemistry

• Cell culture automation and process integration

• Continuous bioprocessing expertise

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment. Here all doors are open, and every voice is heard. From working side-by-side with academia to innovating with biotech, we are forever expanding our horizons. By sharing and increasing our knowledge we are empowered to be the best we can be and accelerate progress. You will be valued. Not only for your unique contribution, skills and background, but because we recognise people are our greatest asset. Here we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

So, what’s next?

Complete your application before the below closing date.

This role is open from 03/03/2025 and welcome with your application no later than 10/03/2025

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.