Scientist (Renal Bioscience, Early CVRM)

Cambridge - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Scientist (Renal Bioscience Early CVRM) Full time Onsite

Location: Cambridge UK

Introduction to the Role:

In Renal Bioscience we discover novel medicines for kidney disease. We seek a well-organized highly productive bench scientist who can independently design and execute experiments and effectively analyze interpret and present data.

As a Scientist in Early CVRM Renal at AstraZeneca youll join a vibrant team advancing new treatment options for renal the in vitro group you will develop and deploy cellular models to drive targets and projects collaborating with experts across functions and supporting project teams.

Accountabilities:

Generate decision-enabling data to advance renal programs from target validation through lead optimization directly contributing to AZs mission to transform CKD outcomes.
Plan and execute studies independently while collaborating in cross-functional teams.
Elucidate mechanism of action via pathway modulation target engagement and biomarker readouts relevant to renal injury.
Design studies with appropriate controls replication and statistics; ensure data integrity traceability and compliance with ELN and SOPs.
Communicate findings clearly in internal and external forums.
Be proactive detail-oriented and accountable; prioritize in a fast-paced environment and contribute constructively to team decisions.

Essential Skills/Experience:

BSc or equivalent experience in biological sciences (e.g. bioscience pharmacology physiology).
2 years hands-on human cell culture in 2D/3D systems including assay development and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in qPCR Western blot and fluorescence imaging with evidence of high-quality reproducible data.
Experience planning experiments maintaining ELNs and performing basic statistical analyses.
Experience in pharma/biotech or translational academic labs.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Understanding of renal physiology and pathophysiology

Why AstraZeneca

Here curious minds come together in an inclusive environment where every voice can shape the science and the strategy. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with bench biologists data scientists clinicians and external collaborators to unlock new insights fuse data with experimentation and push boundaries in disease biology. With the tools resources and pace of a leading research engine you will learn continuously take smart risks and see your ideas move from lab benches to studies that change patients live

Next Steps:

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team Good because we cant wait to hear from you.

Please apply via the link and one of our team will be in touch ASAP. This is being actively recruited so early application is advised.

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Date Posted

12-Feb-2026

Closing Date

26-Feb-2026

Our 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.

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Job Title: Scientist (Renal Bioscience Early CVRM) Full time Onsite Location: Cambridge UKIntroduction to the Role:In Renal Bioscience we discover novel medicines for kidney disease. We seek a well-organized highly productive bench scientist who can independently design and execute experiments and ...