• Job Description

  Req#: R-169936

  Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

  At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

  About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD:

  Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to encourage collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to crafting a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

  The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.

  Summary of the group:

  Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • The Candidate will support early stage formulation development and process development activities for the development of cell therapy.

  • The candidate should be able to complete experiments in the areas of formulation screening and development, cryopreservation, fill-finish, and/or biophysical characterization.

  • Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, maintain documentation, and prepare detailed technical reports, summaries and protocols with minimal supervision.

  • Present findings at internal meetings and/or contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and patent applications. Function effectively as a member of one or more project teams.

  • Candidate must have strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and organized work habits are important.

  Education & Experience Requirements:

  Education: M.S. or B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics, Chemical/biochemical Engineering or related field

  Experience: BS with 1-2 years or MS with 0 years in biopharmaceutical industry/Academic lab

  Required Skills:

  • Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary fast paced environment are also an integral part of this position.

  • Knowledge of aseptic handling of cells, cell culture principles, and cryopreservation.

  • Experience or knowledge in qPCR assays, flow cytometry, calorimetry, cell culture, and viability assays.

  • Knowledge of cell biology, and protein structure.

  • Understanding of laboratory and aseptic techniques is required

  Desired Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of protein science and cell biology.

  • Hands on experience with handling and culturing of cells.

  Why AstraZeneca?

  At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, groundbreaking cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

  So, what’s next!

  Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

  Where can I find out more?

  Check out our landing page for more information on our BPD group https://careers.astrazeneca.com/bpd

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  Date Posted

  23-Aug-2023

  Closing Date

  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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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