Scientist, Purification Process Development

Join our team in Gaithersburg, MD as a Scientist in Purification Process Development. Here, 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.

Accountabilities:

As part of the Critical Pipeline Reagent Sciences Group (CPRS) within the Purification Process Sciences R&D department, you will generate biopharmaceutical reagents to advance the R&D AstraZeneca pipeline. You will perform purifications for complex biopharmaceutical drugs, solve challenging protein purification problems, and coordinate closely with various departments to meet project timelines and company goals.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• BS/MS with 2+ years experience in biopharmaceutical industry/academic lab
• Highly team-oriented, energetic, critical thinker, organized, capable of multitasking with excellent oral and written skills
• Knowledge of Basic Protein Chemistry, Protein Chromatography, Purification Process Design for Monoclonal Antibodies and Novel Proteins, Basic Analytical Techniques (HPLC and SDS-PAGE Analyses), Protein Modification by Conjugation, Statistics Software and DOE Analysis
• Experience performing protein chromatography using Akta/Akta software
• Experience performing analytical testing
  
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• GLP/GMP experience
• Experience with purification process design
• Ability to troubleshoot and collaboratively resolve complex problems under tight time constraints
  
  
  

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a community of highly qualified and motivated scientists. We value your expertise and offer a supportive yet challenging environment where continuous knowledge sharing is encouraged. We're always moving forward and searching for something new. Every setback is seen as a chance to improve, every critique pushes us towards the next ground-breaking solution. We're dedicated to what we do and we're not afraid of the unknown. We take a smart approach to new challenges and have the courage to share opinions that could change everything.

Ready to make a profound impact with research that makes a clear and tangible difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines!