Associate Scientist II

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Associate Scientist II

Location New Haven, Connecticut, United States Job ID R-213264 Date posted 14/11/2024

This Is What You Will Do

The Associate Scientist II is responsible for performing assigned experimental tasks to support the development and optimization of cell culture processes for Alexion’s therapeutic protein candidates. The Associate Scientist II will work in collaboration with other members of Product Development and Clinical Supply, and with scientific staff in other Research & Development groups as well as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Quality Control groups. The Associate Scientist II will support and execute development studies for biologics lifecycle management and yield improvement with use of process intensification.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Design and execute experimental studies to develop, optimize, and characterize upstream processes for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision
• Executes experimental studies to support scale up of processes at pilot scale
• Perform in-process analytical testing under supervision
• Document study results in notebooks, and technical reports
• Coordinate laboratory management including ordering and maintenance
• Communicate scientific findings to colleagues through informal and formal presentations
  
  

You Will Need To Have

• BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university, with minimal 2 years of relevant industrial experience, or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university
• Understanding the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, and chemical engineering
• Strong learning agility to learn new techniques
• The duties of this role are conducted in an lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
  
  

We Would Prefer For You To Have

• Relevant experience working in a relevant laboratory setting
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong people skills
• Collaborative and effective communication skills
• Experience with various MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  
  

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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