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We are now looking for a Molecular Biologist with experience from transgenic mouse models for a consultant assignments at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. With the right profile and a lot of passion, this might be the start of a fruitful employment at Pema Engineering & Science.

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity

The Arena

The transgenic capability is a global core team. Within the transgenic capability, there are 4 core scientific disciplines: Transgenic Models, Genome Wide Screening, Precise Genome Editing and Phenotyping and Physiology. The disciplines aim to ensure the capability is at the scientific forefront and performs world leading science and innovation. We are seeking a highly motivated senior scientist to support the Transgenic Models and Precise Genome Editing disciplines. This position is based at the AstraZeneca R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Tasks and responsibilities/The role

We are now looking for a Senior Research Scientist focusing on molecular biology and transgenic mouse models for an assignment at AstraZeneca. You will work as a consultant, starting in August 2016 and the duration of the assignment is 7 months.

Job Description

We are seeking a scientific and technical specialist in the mouse transgenic field. As a successful candidate you are experimentally focused, with strong troubleshooting skills, adept at putting ideas into practice and providing support to our mouse model generation pipeline.

The main tasks will be the generation and analysis of transgenic animal and cell models, aligned with broad AstraZeneca R&D needs. You will have experience in transgenic models and, from a lab-based perspective, make significant contributions to the practical delivery of project goals.

Skills

• Experience in executing strategies for genome modification for animal and cell models, a strong molecular biology background is essential together with an in-depth understanding and experience of cutting edge methodologies employed to modify mammalian genomes.

• Excellence and hands-on experience in a wide range of cell and molecular biology methods including TaqMan and genotyping.

• Adept at analysis of transgenic models, particularly in detection and quantitation of gene expression

• Strong in cross-functional working and Communication.

Minimum requirements

Preferably, you are a Masters or PhD level scientist with proven experience in molecular biology and in the generation and characterization of transgenic mouse models.

Preferred experience and key factors

We seek a scientist with the ability to independently lead and drive science and engage, initiate and develop collaborations – both cross functional and with external partners. The candidate is socially gifted and interacts with scientists globally to ensure most critical activities are supported with appropriate studies. The role also includes collaboration with scientists from various functions and to bring knowledge to develop and (co-)drive projects.

The Transgenic capability has internal expertise in nuclease technologies (including CRISPR/Cas9, TALEN etc.) and drives the field of future in vivo application o these

Timmar per vecka:
Heltid Start date: 2016-08-01 End date: 2017-02-24

Arbetsgivare Namn: Pema People AB

Arbetsgivare adress: Ektorpsgatan 6 60337 Norrköping

Form av kontakt:
Karin Lyckemalm titel : Affärsområdeschef PEMA Engineering & Science telefon 1: 0720-808934() telefon 2: () mobil: e-post: karin.lyckemalm (at) pemapeople.se

Jobb kort beskrivning:
Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals

Land: Sweden

Område: Västra Götalands län

Avtalstid: Permanent

Typ av kontrakt: Full time

Källa till jobberbjudande: Public Employment Service of Sweden(AMS)

Hur man ansöker: Other - see free text