Associate Scientist

at  AstraZeneca

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will have a minimum of a Life Science-based degree, and a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (E.g. virology, microbiology, molecular biology) is highly desirable. Practical, hands-on laboratory experience is required, and excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills are a must. The role holder must be able to perform their duties with minimal direction once fully trained and be prepared to deliver against tight deadlines.

• Perform relevant lab-based techniques and experiments, based on a standard methodology.
• Communicate data to the Senior Scientist (LAIV Virology) and the team, on a frequent basis.
• Assist, and work closely with, other team members in the lab to ensure all seasonal process timelines are met.
• Interact with colleagues in Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams during the strain development season, to ensure smooth progression of candidates from the research environment, into the quality/manufacturing process stages.
• Contribute to team projects, and trouble-shooting ideas, as and when required.
• Be proactive in their own learning of subjects relevant to the viral vaccines field (E.g. carrying out regular literature reviews, and constructively engaging with other co-workers within Flu-BPD, and in other areas on site).
• Searches for information which may improve research methodology and procedures
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)