Senior Scientist Analytical Sciences

Job Description

Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD:

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.

Summary of the group:

In Analytical Sciences in Gaithersburg, MD you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, with a passion for discovery and a pipeline to show for it. We’re pioneering innovative research and exploring novel pathways across key therapeutic areas including oncology, respiratory, inflammation and autoimmunity, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and infection and vaccines. And we’re industry-leading in immunology, protein engineering and translational science. We offer a unique and strong collaborative network as part of the AstraZeneca family, as together we explore synergies between small and large molecules.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

In this role, the Senior Scientist will implement analytical techniques to characterize complex biological systems especially with regards to protein structure. He/she will be responsible for providing high quality data to support the characterization of biopharmaceuticals, such as recombinant proteins, bispecific antibodies, and antibody drug conjugates. Attention to detail and the overall quality of analytical results and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment are critical to this position.

• Support product characterization using various mass spectrometry-based approaches, including peptide mapping, disulfide bond mapping, intact mass, N-/O-linked glycosylation analysis, and protein conformation assessment, etc.

• Keep accurate records of all experiments, results, equipment logs and troubleshoot the instruments as necessary

• Make detailed observations, data analyses and result interpretations

• Present and discuss experimental results at group/project team meetings

• Authorize SOPs, reports and other technical documents

• Familiarize with GLP and GMP requirements during biopharmaceutical product development

Education & Experience Requirements:

Education:

• PhD or MS in analytical chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, engineering or related fields, with an emphasis on protein mass spectrometry strongly preferred

• PhD with 0-5 years or MS with 8+ years of relevant experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience of utilizing LC-MS/MS techniques for protein characterization

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience on operating and maintaining different mass spectrometry instruments

• In-depth knowledge in mass spectrometry and separation sciences

• Hands-on experience in structural mass spectrometry and/or biophysics techniques

• Hands-on experience in various on-line interfacing techniques, including nanoLC-MS, SEC-MS, IEC-MS, and CE-MS, etc.

• Experience in utilizing data analysis software such as Xcalibur, MassLynx, Protein Metrics, HDExaminer, etc.

• A strong track record of success

Desired Skills:

• Experience with biopharmaceutical development in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry

• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills

• Knowledge in cGMP, ICH and regulatory guidelines

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $112,164.00 - 168,246.00 USD Annual

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what’s next!

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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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.