Scientist, Immuno-Oncology Discovery (IOD), Early Oncology
Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Competitive salary and benefits
Introduction to role
Join a dedicated Oncology team that’s growing fast and building a consistent track record of success. Our pioneering approach is identifying and treating patients earlier, focusing on early stage cancer trials and listening and evolving based on their needs. As a team we are deeply committed to redefining the lives of patients living with cancer – with the ultimate aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death. There’s no better place to make an impact – here we are uniquely placed with the funding, the ambition and the bravery to make it happen.
Are you a highly motivated Scientist with significant hands-on in vivo expertise and practical knowledge of murine tumour models? If so, we invite you to join the Immuno-Oncology Discovery (IOD) Team at AstraZeneca. In this role, you will contribute to the advancement of innovative Immuno-Oncology products by conducting vivarium-based laboratory experiments, developing methodology, and generating and interpreting scientific data in a highly collaborative environment. This is your chance to learn and grow from the brightest minds in our team with varied strengths where the best of both academia and industry come together to share knowledge, grow together and build significant careers.
Accountabilities
As a Scientist in our team, you will be responsible for conducting hands-on in vivo research. Your work will primarily involve in vivo experimentation allied to specific projects, studies and workstreams. You will also have day-to-day responsibility for hands-on delivery of in vivo experiments and data recording. You will communicate the results to team members and be involved in the interpretation of data. You will also support a team and work collaboratively with project managers to ensure the efficient relay of information and forward translation of data. This is a full-time laboratory-based position where you will be performing independent or collaborative delivery of in vivo experiments to address key questions arising from the Immuno-Oncology Drug Discovery Pipeline.
Crucial Skills/Experience:
At least a BSc/MSc in a biological science (or equivalent professional experience in a relevant subject area), with significant hands-on in vivo experience.
Home Office Licence (Modules A-C) or equivalent qualification for animal work.
Experience working under Home Office Regulations (as a Personal Licence Holder).
Experience working with murine tumour models within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or in academia.
Willingness to undertake hands-on in vivo work in a vivarium laboratory-based role and to work flexibly, including some weekends.
Utmost integrity and ethical standards associated with animal experimentation.
Significant hands-on experience with animal handling and procedures including tumour models, standard routes of substance administration.
Experience with dissection and tissue collection.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and record keeping. Ability to independently analyse data with appropriate statistical testing.
Detailed proficiency in the English language, both writing and speaking.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Experience with humanized mouse models / genetically engineered mouse models of cancer.
Experience with surgical methods of tumour implantation.
Drive and enthusiasm for researching approaches to the therapeutic manipulation of the immune system in oncology settings.
Experience with in vivo imaging methods.
Do you have expertise in, and a passion for immune-Oncology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patient’s living with cancer in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you.
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.