Senior Scientist, Protein Science & Analytics, Biologics Engineering

AstraZeneca

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Competitive; benefits: excellent
Mass spectrometry method development
Characterization of novel antigens
Biologic molecules characterization
Biologics Engineering is responsible for the discovery and optimisation of biological candidate drugs to support all therapy area drug discovery pipelines and for the development of in-house biologics discovery platforms and novel drug modalities to support future drug discovery efforts

Job Summary

  • Biologics Engineering is responsible for the discovery and optimisation of biological candidate drugs to support all therapy area drug discovery pipelines and for the development of in-house biologics discovery platforms and novel drug modalities to support future drug discovery efforts.
  • In this primarily lab‑based role, you will be reponsible for mass spectrometry method development and the characterisation of novel antigens and biologic molecules , collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality data and clear scientific insight.
  • At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. We are committed to improving the health and lives of people across the globe, through our research and development platform, and a growing late-stage pipeline.

Matching Summary

Biologics Engineering is responsible for the discovery and optimisation of biological candidate drugs to support all therapy area drug discovery pipelines and for the development of in-house biologics discovery platforms and novel drug modalities to support future drug discovery efforts.

Salary

Competitive; Benefits: excellent

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mass spectrometry method development
  • characterization of novel antigens
  • biologic molecules characterization
  • Hydrogen Deuterium eXchange-MS (HDX-MS)
  • mass spectrometry instrumentation operation
  • analytical data analysis and interpretation
  • collaboration within multidisciplinary team

Nice-to-have

  • scientific curiosity and knowledge development
  • adopting new technologies and automation
  • early-stage antibody drug discovery experience
  • implementing laboratory automation
  • bioinformatics workflows and data platforms

Key Requirements

  • PhD in life sciences with postdoctoral experience
  • proven lab-based mass spectrometry experience
  • experience devising and running MS experiments
  • familiarity with MS instrumentation & troubleshooting
  • track record of technology and process improvements
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • experience working within multi-disciplinary teams

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