Scientist, Bioscience

Scientist, Bioscience

Introduction to role

Are you passionate about cell biology and eager to make a significant impact in drug discovery? Join AstraZeneca's Discovery Sciences’ Global Cell Bank (GCB) team, where your expertise can transform ideas into life-changing medicines. As a leading pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca is committed to delivering medicines that truly improve patient care. Here, you'll find an ambitious and collaborative culture that values your contributions and energizes your career.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the expansion and banking of various immortalized cell lines using best practice aseptic techniques. You will ensure the highest quality through cell line quality control methods such as mycoplasma testing, STR fingerprinting, and sterility testing. Your duties will include retrieving cell lines from cryogenic storage, managing cell line data, and shipping cryopreserved cell lines nationally and internationally. You will assess and report data with minimal guidance, communicate across projects within the bioscience function, and ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice and other relevant standards.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Associate degree or BS in Biology, Biotechnology or other relevant area of scientific training with 1-2 years relevant work experience consistent with the responsibilities detailed above, preferably in an industrial setting

• Significant experience with culturing immortalized cell lines and/or primary cells models.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to all safety and compliance policies.

• Excellent team working, communication, and networking skills.

• Experience of interacting optimally across disciplines, cultures, and expertise.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Hands-on experience of cell banking.

• Experience with cell line QC techniques.

• Accurate and reliable record keeping including database management, batch records, notebooks, and all pertinent documentation.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Experience of carrying out activities in a timely manner and to the highest standards.

• Proven willingness to work flexibly in a team with minimal direct supervision.

• Good knowledge and understanding of standard IT software packages (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.). Understanding of tracking databases would be beneficial.

• Applicant must be willing and able to work reliably on a Monday – Friday work schedule, ONSITE.

At AstraZeneca, we fuse science and data to develop bold solutions that make a real difference. We challenge the status quo by digging deep into data, using cutting-edge methodologies to drive scientific breakthroughs. Our supportive yet challenging environment encourages learning and innovation, allowing us to make a profound impact on patients' lives. With countless opportunities for growth and development across our global Therapy Areas, AstraZeneca is where you can truly make a difference.

We thrive on tackling unknowns and embracing change. Our dynamic environment fosters resilience and innovation, making every achievement even more rewarding. We are dedicated to improving patients' lives through groundbreaking research and collaboration across all our Therapy Areas. Here, your contributions are valued, visible, and impactful.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!

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.