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AstraZeneca · 4 days ago

Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery

US - Waltham - MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $131K/yr

AstraZeneca is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist in Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery. The role involves executing drug discovery research experiments, collaborating with project managers, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards while maintaining a strong understanding of drug discovery processes.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Executes routine drug discovery research experiments independently by applying the techniques of molecular and cellular biology, communicates the results to team members and is involved in the interpretation of data

Supports a team and works collaboratively with project managers to ensure the efficient relay of information and forward translation of data

Maintains a well developed understanding of approaches to drug discovery and applies a broader functional knowledge of the procedures used by diverse project groups to support the department where needed

Assesses and reports data, with little or no guidance, in a clear and concise manner, with a clear understanding of its implications within the overall context of drug discovery

Provides technical instruction to the team and allocates administrative work where possible

Shares relevant external published papers with peers

Communicates and shares information between distinct projects within the bioscience function and across other functions

Ensures own work, and work of peers, is compliant with Good Laboratory Practice, Safety, Health and Environment standards and all other relevant internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulations

Qualification

Drug discoveryMolecular biologyCellular biologyPharmaceutical industryData interpretationLaboratory PracticeTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Background in drug discovery and development in the pharmaceutical industry

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

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