Research Bioscientist

Working collaboratively with in vivo pharmacologists across the oncology portfolio, you'll apply your scientific and technical expertise to a number of project teams delivering efficacy and pharmacodynamic studies to aid drug discovery and development. As part of this team, the candidate will be part of a rota to cover the in vivo studies during the weekends. In addition to designing, planning and executing in vivo studies, you'll be responsible for analysing and communicating complex scientific data. Being able to prioritise your own workload whilst demonstrating excellent team-working skills will be key to this role.

• Master of Science or equivalent experience in a relevant area of cancer biology
• Strong dedication to ethical practices and a detailed understanding of animal welfare.
• Ability to critically analyse and communicate in vivo scientific data
• Ability to prioritise own workload and to work as part of a team
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting.
Desirable requirements
• Expert in vivo skills that can be applied to oncology drug discovery
• Home Office license holder modules 1-4 or A, B, C.
• Experience with sample analysis: western blot, PCR.
• Experience with cell culture.
• Experience in carrying out independent, relevant scientific research, ideally evidenced by publication of scientific posters or peer-reviewed papers
  
  At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.
We're passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. AstraZeneca's vision in Oncology is to push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine, transform the lives of patients living with cancer, and to ultimately eliminate cancer as a cause of death. If your passion for lab-based science across pharmacology and cancer research has never waned and you are keen to continue delivering at the bench and improve the oncology portfolio of a global biopharmaceutical company, we want to hear from you!