Scientist Animal Sciences & Technologies 12 months assignment
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Job Summary
Introduction to the role
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into lifechanging medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and collaborating to make the impossible a realitydriven by the power of science to meet unmet patient needs worldwide.
AstraZenecas vision is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines aiming to transform patient outcomes particularly in oncology and chronic diseases. The company focuses on unlocking the power of science to create sustainable positive impacts for people society and the planet.
Join our vibrant Cambridge site and shape the next generation of oncology treatments.Youllfind tremendous opportunities to grow yourexpertise advance your career and see your impact on real patient outcomes.
Within our Animal Sciences & Technologies (AST) Department you will apply your scientific and in vivo animal technicalexpertiseto design and deliver highquality oncology efficacy studies that are central to our pipeline. Partnering closely with diseasearea teams you will run robust preclinical tumour models and combination studies generate decisionenabling efficacy data and help progress candidate medicines from discovery through development. Alongside oncology AST also evaluates the safety and pharmacokinetics of new drugs to ensure a comprehensive understanding of candidate performance.
This is a vivariumbased role for an experienced in vivo professional who thrives in a fastpaced highly collaborative environment and is motivated by advancing oncology therapies for patients.
WhatYoullDo
As a Scientist you willbe responsible forcarrying out daily animal husbandry tasks for rodent speciesidentifyingand reporting any abnormal findings andmaintainingthe highest standards of animal care and welfare working in the spirit of the 3Rs. Key duties include undertaking technical procedures such as animal identification collecting biological samples administering test articles tumourmeasurementsand condition reporting.Youllgenerate clear and complete data sets includinghighlyaccuratedocumentation of raw data in computerised data capturing systems and on handwritten records.
Able to work autonomously managing your own workyoullmeet agreed targets and quality standardsin a timely manner communicating progress appropriately. Passionate about self-development you willmaintaincurrent knowledge in Laboratory animal sciences e.g. through Continued Professional Development (CPD) collaboration with peer scientists or contact with other internal groups. Highly diligentyoullensure that tasks are performedin accordance withappropriate Safety Health & Environment (SHE)qualityand compliance standards e.g. Good Laboratory Standards (GLS).
Working Patterns
Based at the Anne McLaren Laboratory on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus our In Vivo Scientists are required to work flexibly across different therapy areas and participate in the provision ofweekend (1 in 5) Bank Holiday and out of hours support compensated by a shift disturbance allowance.
Qualification Skills & Experience
Essential Requirements
A Levels HNC HND in a related field (or equivalent) or relevant experience
Experimental in vivo skills in rodents with current orpreviousHome Office personal licenceholder (modules A-B or 1-2/1-3) or equivalent qualification
Fully conversant with all aspects of the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Directive2010/63/EUassociated Home Office guidelines and their implications.
Ability to work independently in cross-functional teams
Fluent in verbal and written English language
Desirable Requirements
BSc/MSc degree (or equivalent) in a related specialism or relevant experience
Experience as a trainer or assessor of in vivo skills under ASPA
Experience as Named People for example NACWO
Familiarity with specific techniques such as imaging or surgery (PIL module C).
Next Steps
If your passion is science and you want to be part of a successful team that makes a bigger impact on patients lives thentheresno better place to be!
Date Posted
25-jun.-2026Closing Date
08-jul.-2026Our 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.Required Experience:
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About Company
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