Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 5 days ago
Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $131K/yrAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on drug discovery in the field of immunology cell therapy. The Scientist/Senior Scientist will execute drug discovery research experiments, collaborate with project managers, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
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
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 (salaried roles)
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
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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