Scientist, Bioscience
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Job Description
Scientist Bioscience
Introduction to role
Are you passionate about cell biology and eager to make a significant impact in drug discovery Join AstraZenecas Discovery Sciences Global Cell Bank (GCB) team where your expertise can transform ideas into lifechanging medicines. As a leading pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is committed to delivering medicines that truly improve patient care. Here youll 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 12 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
Handson 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 cuttingedge 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!
Date Posted
20May2025Closing Date
02Jun2025Our 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.Employment Type
Full-Time
