Vacancy Reference Number

R-141736

Closing Date

4 Jul 2022

Salary

Competitive with excellent benefits

Address

UK - Cambridge

Bold Disruptors. Push the boundaries of science. Fearlessly break new ground.

Work at the cutting-edge, where scientific innovations and an ambitious spirit are the norm.

And in return… we’re looking for curious minds, comfortable taking sensible risks and learning from failures.

Cambridge is a truly international and inclusive environment. We encourage the contribution of people from all backgrounds, beliefs and walks of life.

This is the place to go beyond discovery – we think holistically about patients and are always learning from those living with diseases. We harness digital, data science & AI to fast-forward our research. Making sure work born in a lab can make a real difference.

What you’ll do

You will be a scientist working within the Neuroscience Discovery Group. You will have responsibility for delivering a range of drug discovery and development activities, both in-vivo and in vitro, to support the current pre-clinical project portfolio and will have expertise in the field of pain pathways and mechanisms.

Essential criteria:

• Broad experience in running in-vivo inflammatory and neuropathic pain assays

• Experience in setting up and running ex-vivo assays for sample analysis

• Experience in setting up and running cellular and molecular assays e.g. RNA/DNA extraction and quantification, PCR, MSD, cell viability assays, gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry

• Experience in preparing and maintaining cell cultures (cell lines/primary cells)

• Possession of Home Office Modules 1-5

• Working knowledge of HO systems e.g. AWERBs and ASPEL

• The ability to work as part of a small team or by yourself in remote laboratories

• Experience working within a line and/or matrix drug project team as the biology representative

• You will be degree-educated in a Life Sciences field, and ideally have a doctorate (PhD) or equivalent, preferably in a field within or related to neuroscience/pain research

• You will have experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or early drug discovery process

• You will have a well-developed understanding and working application of mechanisms of pain with relevant cellular biology and in-vitro/in-vivo pharmacology expertise

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Further Information

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.

More information and where to apply here.

Contact Details

dayana.tsvetkova@astrazeneca.com