Scientist, Translational Pathology

Gaithersburg, MD

Join our Oncology R&D team as a Scientist in Translational Pathology. This hands-on laboratory position offers the opportunity to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support for a wide range of TransPath projects. You will be working closely with our TransPath Gaithersburg scientific and pathology teams, Translational Medicine leads, project managers, and Computational Pathology Munich among others. This is your chance to take our leading Oncology pipeline to the next level!

Accountabilities:

As a Translational Scientist, you will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine histology procedures, tissue staining, slide digitization, data management, and compliance support for Good Clinical Practices and Human Biological Specimen. You will also be involved in sample procurement and management. Your role will require you to collaborate with laboratory subject matter experts to write or assist in writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory functions, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree in biology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related discipline required, Masters preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in use of relevant computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel and MS Project)

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• >1 year of full-time equivalent experience in clinical, translational research, medical technical role, or a pathology/histology laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with GxP/ICH regulatory requirements preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and documentation practices preferred

At AstraZeneca, we are united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are a science-based, leading and decisive Oncology enterprise pushing the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, we offer 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. We lead through true collaboration, building collective wisdom by giving everyone a chance to input. It's science with an impact-making a difference for patients and people around the world.

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 believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and 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. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.

Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!

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

Closing Date: July 2, 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 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.

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.