Scientist, Animal Sciences and Technologies Full-time

Scientist, Animal Sciences And Technologies

As a Scientist of Animal Sciences and Technologies, you'll provide hands-on preclinical research in multiple laboratory animal species. You'll be responsible for the care and wellbeing of laboratory animals. You'll generate data for a wide variety of study types. In this role you must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Accountabilities

• Conducts hands-on in vivo research in multiple laboratory animal species. Mouse and rat experience required.
• Responsible for the care and wellbeing of laboratory animals.
• Generate data for a wide variety of study types including safety studies.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manages own work to ensure that agreed targets are met in a timely manner and to agreed quality standards, communicating progress appropriately.
• Contributes to the plans and designs of in vivo studies, provides general technical and scientific advice on specific projects and studies.
• Liaise with scientists with the cross-functional purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress.
• Ability to perform animal husbandry tasks for a variety of species, routine facility operations tasks, identifies and reports any abnormal findings, and maintains the highest standards of animal care and welfare.
• Expected to maintain current knowledge in Laboratory animal sciences, e.g. through Continued Professional Development (CPD), collaboration with peer scientists or contacts by other internal groups.
• Expected to modify or improve processes and systems, depending on purpose of experiments.
• Willingness to work with radioactive materials, infectious agents, and hazardous materials.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Standards (GLS).

Essential Skills/Experience

• BSc degree or equivalent or relevant experience within the discipline (1-3 years)
• Responsibilities include technical procedures such as animal identification, collecting biological samples, administering test articles via various routes of administration and necropsy in mice and rats. IV dosing, blood collection (various routes), and strong necropsy skills preferred.
• Accurate documentation of tasks performed.
• Generates clear, complete and accurate data sets, including the documentation of raw data in computerized data capturing systems and on hand-written records.
• Ability to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support.
• Effective communication skills are critical.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in blood collection methods in rodents (submandibular collection)
• Experience in various dosing routes in rodents (SQ, IP, IV, PO)
• Rat handling and technical experience
• Rat and mouse necropsy skills
• Ability to lead a small in vivo sciences project.
• Problem-solving skills related to in vivo research and data analysis
• Understanding of the principles and concepts associated with own subject/specialist area and an appreciation of the relevant science and literature
• Understanding of internal compliance systems
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in verbal and written English language

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 ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by curiosity and courage to explore the unknowns of science. Our commitment to making a difference fuels our passion for innovation as we work towards treating some of the world's most complex diseases. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, we unite diverse expertise from academia, biotechs, and industry to create impactful solutions. Here, you'll find opportunities for lifelong learning and career development as we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Ready to make your mark in the world of biopharmaceuticals? Apply now to join our team!