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Senior Scientist, Discovery
Location:
Waltham, MA
Description:
Senior Scientist, Discovery Waltham, MA Join AstraZeneca, a global pioneer in pharmaceutical innovation. We are committed to making an impact and finding answers to challenges with integrity and collaboration. We are currently seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Scientist with a background in implementing high throughput screens to discover novel therapeutic modalities. This is your chance to be a part of our ambitious team, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. Accountabilities: As a Senior Scientist, you will be a key member of our Oncology R&D team, driving projects through the drug discovery process. Your expertise in screening novel modalities will be crucial in establishing assay systems and delivering datasets that will have a direct impact on discovery programs. You will develop, conduct, and analyze experiments leveraging high throughput approaches to examine the function of our candidate drugs. Your role will also involve reviewing emerging literature and internal data to help identify new potential targets. Essential Skills/Experience: A PhD in a field requiring extensive high-throughput techniques across multiple modalities and biological axes and 0-2 years' experience assessing therapeutics by high throughput approaches, MS in relevant field with 2-4 years' experience assessing therapeutics by high throughput approaches. or a BS in relevant field with at least 4 years' experience assessing therapeutics by high throughput approaches. Proven background implementing high content screening (HCS) to both test novel modalities and discover novel axes pertaining to biological function. Experience across multiple instrumentation platforms designed for HCS, i.e. liquid handlers, and comprehensive understanding of programming these instruments. Expertise with multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, TR-FRET or HRTF, and other techniques amenable to HCS. Ability to independently design and execute research plans for one or more programs, and to review, analyze, and interpret experimental results rapidly. Consistent record of success in your research and experience preparing written scientific reports and oral presentations. Desirable Skills/Experience: Strong interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and collaboration skills together with evidence of having used these to support problem solving and delivery in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca, we are united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are pioneers, making bold moves that transform the way cancer is treated and truly improve patient outcomes. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next. We foster a mindset of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. Our commitment to patients and pioneering spirit are truly embedded and it's what makes our pipeline unique.Ready to take our leading Oncology pipeline to the next level? Apply now and join us in our mission to make big paradigm shifts in treatment options. About the Waltham Site Our Waltham, Massachusetts facility develops life changing small-molecule research in North America, with innovative laboratories at the Gatehouse Park BioHub, just west of the city center. Our BioHub facility, is a bold new R&D initiative, which fosters life science discoveries and the exchange of ideas. 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 believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. With a shuttle bus to and from Alewife station, the location provides you the ability to work in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant research centers.Our Waltham site offers a variety of amenities to help book productivity and help keep our employees happy and engaged. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams and the greater research community.As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission, we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in 2026. Find out more information here: Kendall Square Press Release Are you ready to join a team that's pushing the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine? Apply now and let's start this journey together!If you're curious to know more, please contact Bobbi Poole, our Talent Acquisition Partner. Closing Date: August 26, 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. Where can I find out more? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/ Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en 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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.The annual base salary for this position ranges from $105,875 to $158,812. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 19-Aug-2024 Closing Date 25-Aug-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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