Senior Scientist, Mammalian Cell Line Engineering and Expression Optimization for ADCs, Bispecifics, with Focus on Non Natural Amino Acid Expression Systems

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

Typical Accountabilities: • Applies technical knowledge and expertise to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards • Develops and maintains a level of scientific knowledge and capability, perhaps extending to specialist expertise in a specific area of work • Represents specialism on relevant projects teams, ensuring the provision of appropriate and timely data to the team • Independently, designs and carries out analytical studies and experiments that require expert knowledge, and develops and validates appropriate test methodology and specifications to achieve project aims • Independently, assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated • Provides training /guidance to junior scientists on technical and functional processes • Helps to develop new and innovative techniques and methodologies and draws up relevant investigations • Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress • Contributes to the management of external collaborations, e.g. consultants and contract research organisations • Uses own knowledge and expertise to input into management decisions about channelling resources to reduce risk associated with inappropriate investment decisions • Develops own level of scientific competence by keeping abreast of relevant scientific developments, by collaborating with peer scientists or through contacts with external groups • Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports): • Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0 What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?): • Own country

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant experience within the discipline
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of current principles and concepts in own area of work
• Understanding of regulations and relevant compliance systems related to own area of work
• General understanding of other Discovery / R D disciplines and their role in achieving the objectives of research area
• Understanding of patent and IP issues

Nice To Haves

• Specialist knowledge in a specific area related to Chemistry

Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge and expertise to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards
• Develops and maintains a level of scientific knowledge and capability, perhaps extending to specialist expertise in a specific area of work
• Represents specialism on relevant projects teams, ensuring the provision of appropriate and timely data to the team
• Independently, designs and carries out analytical studies and experiments that require expert knowledge, and develops and validates appropriate test methodology and specifications to achieve project aims
• Independently, assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated
• Provides training /guidance to junior scientists on technical and functional processes
• Helps to develop new and innovative techniques and methodologies and draws up relevant investigations
• Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress
• Contributes to the management of external collaborations, e.g., consultants and contract research organisations
• Uses own knowledge and expertise to input into management decisions about channelling resources to reduce risk associated with inappropriate investment decisions
• Develops own level of scientific competence by keeping abreast of relevant scientific developments, by collaborating with peer scientists or through contacts with external groups
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees