Senior Scientist For The Renal Bioscience In-Vitro Team – CVRM

Location: Cambridge, UK
Make a meaningful difference at AstraZeneca!
At AstraZeneca, you will be empowered to be innovative and creative where difference is valued. We thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s outstanding skills with those of people from all over the globe.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist to join the Bioscience Renal in-vitro team within the Early Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) therapeutic area. The successful candidate will be located at AstraZeneca’s vibrant R&D site in Cambridge, UK, and will join a team of diverse and passionate scientists committed to discovering innovative treatments for renal disease. We are looking for a well-organised and a highly productive bench scientist, that can design and implement experiments efficiently, as well as analyse, interpret, and present data.
Main duties and responsibilities

• Design and complete experiments to evaluate the efficacy and mechanism of novel drug candidates in renal in vitro models
• Develop and validate in vitro models and assays for studying renal diseases
• Analyse and interpret experimental data, and present findings to internal partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support drug discovery and development projects
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific advancements in the field of renal diseases
• Identify and develop new target ideas, implement new models/assays/ latest technologies relevant to the renal disease area
  

Essential For The Role

• PhD in pharmacology, physiology or medicine or other relevant area or Bachelor’s Degree with industry experience
• Strong hands-on experience in a variety of in vitro cell based methods and technologies that can be applied to renal research
• Ability to optimise protocols, troubleshoot, interpret experimental results/data and maintain accurate, high quality and up-to-date experimental records
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation using relevant software and statistical tools
• Strong communication skills in a team environment and an ability to quickly learn and embrace new technologies
  

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drug discovery and development
  

So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.
Welcome with your application no later than 12th March
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