Senior Scientist (Proteomics)
Gaithersburg, MD
| Employer: | AstraZeneca |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
Description | |
|
Senior Scientist (Proteomics) At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people's exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe. As a part of our Dynamic Omics team in Gaithersburg, MD, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives. About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most ground breaking technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. Summary of the Group Dynamic Omics is part of the Centre for Genomics Research (CGR) and Discovery Sciences within AstraZeneca, and works across all therapeutic areas (Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM), Respiratory and Immunology (R&I), Vaccines and Immunotherapies (V&I) and Neurosciences). You will be responsible for establishing novel proteomic methods and procedures, sample and data processing and analysis as well as optimizing our state-of-the-art mass spectrometry systems. The Dynamic Omics team delivers key data to projects across all phases of the drug discovery and development, and we work with all modalities from small molecules to biologics. As a member of the Dynamic Omics and CGR groups, you will be actively involved in analyzing preclinical and clinical samples using high-throughput proteomics workflows and advanced bioinformatics. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic scientist, able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with project teams across scientific disciplines and therapeutic areas to contribute to iterative experimental design and mechanistic hypotheses generation through the interpretation of complex proteomics data. Applicants should possess strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, regularly presenting internal updates and contributing to publication strategy in high level peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. Main Duties and Responsibilities: This role will primarily support proteomic collaborations across both Early Oncology and Biopharmaceuticals R&D. Key responsibilities will be operation and maintenance of mass spectrometers to ensure instrument data is accurately acquired and analyzed. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and grow in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of senior staff members.
Education & Experience Requirements: Education: PhD in analytical chemistry, proteomics, biochemistry or relevant field. Experience: PhD with 1+ years of relevant postdoc or industry experience. Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey. So, what's next? Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. 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. | |