Senior Scientist - IO Discovery
AstraZeneca

Senior Scientist - IO Discovery

Gaithersburg, MD

Join our Immuno-Oncology Discovery team at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD as a Senior Scientist. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong scientific and broad technical expertise in human immunology. Our department is at the forefront of developing immunotherapies that boost immune responses in tumors, with a focus on novel approaches to drug discovery. As a member of our team, you will design, conduct, and analyze in vitro experiments to assess novel immunological mechanisms and therapeutics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of novel treatments for oncology patients.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Scientist, you will apply your technical and scientific experience to design, conduct, and analyze in vitro experiments using primary human immune cells. You will be involved in designing and performing activity assays and mechanism of action studies for therapeutic and tool molecules. You will stay up to date with the latest discoveries in immunology and oncology, sharing your expertise both within and beyond the IO Discovery group. You will also stay up to date with new technologies and assay formats for evaluation of human immune function. You will present findings in multiple group and departmental meetings. You will be expected to maintain accurate electronic records of experiments and ensure that your own work, and work of peers, follows Good Laboratory Practice, Safety, Health and Environment standards and all other relevant internal and external regulations and standards.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Ph.D. in Immunology or related scientific subject area and 2-6 years post-doctoral and/or industry experience in immunology based role
• Strong background and experience in immunology
• Proficiency in isolating/culturing primary human immune cells (T cells, NK cells, and myeloid cells)
• Experience with primary cell functional assays such T cell/macrophage/neutrophil cell-dependent cytotoxicity experiments
• Strong understanding of T cell and myeloid biology
• Extensive experience with multi-color flow cytometry
• Experience with ELISA assays and multiplex cytokine assays
• Proficiency using Excel, GraphPad Prism, and FlowJo for data analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong data management and record keeping skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience with in vivo mouse tumor models
• Experience with biochemical assays such Western blots
• Expertise with complex, multi-cell type, functional assays
• Familiarity with industry style timeline management and proven ability to plan and deliver results accordingly

At AstraZeneca, we are united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our Oncology R&D team is at the forefront of applying science to studies and using innovative approaches to create new possibilities. We take an inter-disciplinary approach including novel biomarkers, AI, novel endpoints and ground breaking trial designs to shape the future of our business and Oncology. We believe in growing together and providing a place where everyone can have a voice. We foster a mentality of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. Our pipeline is a testament to our growth, both now and in the future.

About Our Gaithersburg Oncology Hub

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 cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center, game rooms, community garden and more. This is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.

So, what's next?

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

If you're curious to know more, please contact Bobbi Poole, our Talent Acquisition Partner.

Closing Date: October 13, 2024

Competitive remuneration and benefits apply

We offer a competitive Total Reward program including a market driven base salary, bonus and long term incentive. We have a generous paid time off program and a comprehensive benefits package.

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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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