Scientist - AZNJP00031161
JOB_53505324735267Job type
TemporaryLocation
CambridgeshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Clinical ResearchIndustry
PharmaceuticalsPay
Hourly RateClosing date
7 Nov 2025
AZ currently need a scientist for oncology cell biology role in Cambridge.
Role - Scientist
Location - DISC, Cambridge
Duration - 11 months
Inside IR35
Main Responsibilities:
- Performing cell culture at the highest standard to provide high quality cells for in vivo implantation
- Providing high quality compound preparation to support in vivo studies by carefully following provided SOPs; troubleshooting of formulations as required
- Working with experienced pharmacodynamic leads to generate robust experimental design and attentive execution of analysis to consistently produce high quality data from ex vivo samples using RNA and protein profiling techniques eg western blotting, ELISA, qPCR
- Communicating progress, experimental data and key findings in a clear and concise manner to key stakeholders
- Generating and maintaining clear experimental records, accurately recording the experimental details
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in life sciences (BSc). Additional relevant industrial laboratory experience in pharmacology, in vivo, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field will be a benefit
- Proficiency in cell culture
- Evidence of strong technical and experimental ability to deliver data from the lab
- Strong communication skills
- Positive and collaborative team player with willingness to improve and learn new skills
- Passion for experimental work with a desire to pursue a career from the lab, attention to detail
Additional skills:
- protein/RNA extraction, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements
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Scientist - AZNJP00031161JOB_535053247352672025-10-162025-11-07
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