• Job Description

  Req#: R-207400

  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 workspaces to suit a variety of working styles while growing collaboration between teams.

  Are you ready to adapt and innovate at pace? Experience the excitement and varied challenges as we launch new products. Resilient in the face of a constant flow of groundbreaking scientific products and novel medicines. It's the quality of the products that ignites our passion to rapidly develop innovative new processes. As an Associate Scientist, you will support process and product development activities for the development of cell and viral therapy.

  Accountabilities:

  You will perform analytical assays in support of cellular health such as viability, apoptosis, flow cytometry, potency etc. You will design, develop and execute experiments in the areas of formulation screening and development, cryopreservation, fill-finish, and/or biophysical characterization. You will make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, maintain documentation, and prepare detailed technical reports, summaries and protocols with minimal supervision. You will present findings at internal meetings and/or contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and patent applications. Function optimally as a member of one or more project teams.

  Essential Skills/Experience:

  - BS with 2+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical Industry/Academic lab.

  - Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary fast-paced environment.

  - Knowledge of cellular function, immunology, cryopreservation.

  - Experience with biophysical and biochemical characterization of cells and viruses, and analytical methods' development.

  - Experience or knowledge in viability measurement, apoptotic markers, expansion potential measurement.

  - Knowledge of cell biology, protein structure.

  - Understanding of laboratory and aseptic techniques.

  Desirable Skills/Experience:

  - Master's degree

  - Biopharmaceutical Industry/Academic lab experience.

  - Strong knowledge of protein science and cell biology.

  - Hands-on experience with cell therapy.

  At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the desire to push boundaries in the name of science, to help protect people's health and make a positive impact on people's lives. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. We interpret the science, connecting it with the business need to apply manufacturing excellence. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you want to make a big impact, this is the place for you. Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients.

  Are you ready to join our team in Operations? Apply now!

  Date Posted

  20-Aug-2024

  Closing Date

  19-Sep-2024Our 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.

• 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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