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AstraZeneca · 1 day ago

Senior Scientist, Mammalian Cell Line Engineering and Expression Optimization for ADCs, Bispecifics, with Focus on Non Natural Amino Acid Expression Systems

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $168K/yr

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines. The Senior Scientist will apply technical knowledge in mammalian cell line engineering and expression optimization, leading analytical studies, training junior scientists, and managing external collaborations to meet project targets.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Applies technical knowledge and expertise to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards

Develops and maintains a level of scientific knowledge and capability, perhaps extending to specialist expertise in a specific area of work

Represents specialism on relevant projects teams, ensuring the provision of appropriate and timely data to the team

Independently, designs and carries out analytical studies and experiments that require expert knowledge, and develops and validates appropriate test methodology and specifications to achieve project aims

Independently, assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated

Provides training /guidance to junior scientists on technical and functional processes

Helps to develop new and innovative techniques and methodologies and draws up relevant investigations

Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress

Contributes to the management of external collaborations, e.g. consultants and contract research organisations

Uses own knowledge and expertise to input into management decisions about channelling resources to reduce risk associated with inappropriate investment decisions

Develops own level of scientific competence by keeping abreast of relevant scientific developments, by collaborating with peer scientists or through contacts with external groups

Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Qualification

Mammalian Cell Line EngineeringExpression OptimizationPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceAnalytical Studies DesignLaboratory Practice (GLP)Chemistry Specialist KnowledgeTrainingGuidanceRegulationsPatentIP IssuesCollaboration with Peers

Required

Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant experience within the discipline

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Understanding of current principles and concepts in own area of work

Understanding of regulations and relevant compliance systems related to own area of work

General understanding of other Discovery / R&D disciplines and their role in achieving the objectives of research area

Understanding of patent and IP issues

Preferred

Specialist knowledge in a specific area related to Chemistry

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

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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