Associate Scientist

Introduction to role:

This lab-based research role offers a significant opportunity to influence the direction of our work. You will primarily work with human in vitro systems, including primary and disease tissue-derived cells. Ideally, you have strong expertise in cell culture and in vitro techniques such as Westerns, ELISAs, and PCR. Experience in primary cell culture systems is a plus.

Accountabilities:

You will focus your contributions on a team dedicated to characterizing novel biological pathways pertinent to chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to aid target validation and drug projects. In a team setting, you will apply molecular and cellular biology techniques, interpret and communicate results to team members, support new target identification and validation, and collaborate with scientists from various functional teams in Gaithersburg, Cambridge (UK), and Gothenburg (Sweden).

Essential Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in biology or equivalent and 0+ years’ experience
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to contribute to research projects
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct laboratory projects/experiments, develop methods, generate and interpret scientific data; competent in trouble shooting and critiquing data
• Strong hands-on skills in basic biochemical and molecular techniques including cell culture, quantification of mRNA (qPCR) and protein expression; ELISA, as well as assay development
• Expertise in primary human cell culture, especially Air-Liquid-interface epithelial cell cultures, primary lung fibroblasts
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to critically analyze datasets
• The ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues across a variety of disciplines

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in MSD and IHC
• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, GraphPad Prism
• Drug discovery experience is a plus

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most. Our high exposure roles allow us to be recognized as experts working at the forefront of science. We thrive with increased responsibility and make an incredible impact. Our supportive yet challenging approach creates an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as a chance to improve. We combine specialist knowledge with curiosity, always searching for better ways of doing things and getting the best end-result.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $71,200 to $106,800. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.