Lab Technician, Biopharmaceutical Development

Granta Park, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Closing Date: Thursday 18th August 2022

Embrace new and varied opportunities to develop and learn

Embrace an environment built on lifelong learning. Never complacent, we seek opportunities to expand our knowledge.

The place to build a long-term meaningful career.

Who we are

Curious minds – we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights.

What we do

Driven by our shared belief, we are committed to making an impact on patients’ lives. Improving patient access to healthcare globally.

How we do it

Ours is an environment where we work seamlessly and inclusively together, where all doors are open and everyone is encouraged to speak up.

Why we love it

If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients’ lives, then there’s no better place to be.

What you’ll do

Analytical Sciences operates in a highly cross disciplinary environment that plays a crucial role in advancing new biopharmaceutical drug projects through the clinic. Central to our work is the detailed characterisation of our protein therapeutics that is achieved through using a wide variety of analytical techniques. With an aspiration to find innovate therapeutics to address unmet medical needs, we support an ever-expanding set of molecular formats from monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, ADCs, fusion proteins, peptides and viruses.

To support our team of talented Scientists, AstraZeneca requires a multi-skilled Lab Technician, primarily lab-based and focusing on the delivery of organisational and scientific technical support to the Analytical Sciences R&D laboratories.

As part of your role you will:

• Provide technical support by helping to organise and maintain established lab operational procedures, reagent and sample management and storage.
• Act as a Point of Contact and provide ongoing lab support in co-ordination with internal/ external partners.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and calibration of mass spectrometry equipment; maintain Instrument log books and data backup.
• Support the execution of automated sample preparation procedures to enable timely sample preparation for routine analysis.
• Maintain and supplement quality systems, including the generation and renewal of risk assessments.
• Facilitate the harmonisation and transition to a single analytical lab at the RDC, including creation and maintenance of an automated inventory for cold storage.

Essential criteria

• Experienced in the maintenance and cleaning of state of the art mass spectrometry equipment.
• Confident in executing automated liquid robotics.
• Effect communication and management of third party interfaces.
• Proficient in maintaining a lab to good laboratory standards, and in accordance with SHE guidelines.

Desirable criteria

• Educated to HND or BSc in a Life Science or associated area.
• An understanding of protein structure and folding.
• Experience working with HPLC, UPLC, mass spectrometry and automation/ liquid handling systems would be advantageous.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities with the confidence to react promptly to deliver the best service possible.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Standards.

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.

So, what’s next?

Complete your application before the below closing date.

This role is open from Friday 12th August 2022 and we welcome your application no later than Thursday 18th August 2022.

Date Posted

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.