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Associate Scientist - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Cambridgeshire
Full time
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AstraZeneca UK
Healthcare & medical
10,001+ employees
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Role: Associate Scientist - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cambridge Biomedical Campus

At AstraZeneca, innovation is more than just research. As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, we’re passionate about providing innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in areas of healthcare. We’re investing heavily into a state-of-the-art research centre and corporate headquarters at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, and we seek to bring together the finest talent from industry and academia. Join us, and you’ll be part of a brand-new vision for a critical industry, making a difference world-wide.

Analytical Sciences plays a crucial role in advancing new biopharmaceutical drug projects to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. The analytical sciences team operates in a highly cross disciplinary environment in close collaboration with scientists across Biopharmaceutical Development, and the wider AstraZeneca organization.


We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Associate Technical Scientist on a 12 month fixed term contract,to join our talented Analytical Sciences group here at AstraZeneca. We want you to play a pivotal role in supporting development of protein biotherapeutics. You will be responsible for working in a collaborative manner and have an opportunity to work with multiple analytical measurement tools including chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, within the Analytical Sciences team.

Essential requirements:

  • BSc (or equivalent) biochemistry, chemistry, or biotechnology with a strong understanding of protein chemistry.
  • Experience planning and/or executing analytical experiments to meet project needs.
  • Experience with chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy (Raman, FTIR) to analyse protein biotherapeutics.
  • Experience working in a collaborative and fast paced environment, with strong time management skills.

Desirable Requirements:

  • MSc, or equivalent
  • Practical experience with chromatography and spectroscopy (Raman, FTIR)

Date Posted

26-Sept-2024

Closing Date

25-Sept-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.