Scientist / Senior Scientist - Bioassay

AstraZeneca

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Competitive; not specified; excellent benefits
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Phd or msc with 2-6 years experience
In vitro biological activity assay development
Mammalian cell culture expertise
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist specialized in bioassay development to join their Bioassay, Biosafety, and Impurities Group in Cambridge, UK. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in in vitro biological activity assays and a drive to integrate automation and AI tools into laboratory workflows, contributing to the development of biologics. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing state-of-the-art methods to evaluate product quality by measuring biological activity and detecting impurities for biologics.
  • Candidates will work hands-on to develop novel cell-based and immunoassays while embedding emerging physical automation and AI-driven analysis tools into daily workflows.
  • The position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic science-driven environment at AstraZeneca's Discovery Centre in Cambridge, UK, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist specialized in bioassay development to join their Bioassay, Biosafety, and Impurities Group in Cambridge, UK. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in in vitro biological activity assays and a drive to integrate automation and AI tools into laboratory workflows, contributing to the development of biologics. **

Salary

Competitive; Not specified; Excellent benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MSc with 2-6 years experience
  • In vitro biological activity assay development
  • Mammalian cell culture expertise
  • Potency assay development for large molecules
  • Experience with ELISA, MSD, HTRF, AlphaLISA

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with ADCC/CDC/ADCP assays
  • Knowledge of liquid handlers like Integra Assist
  • Data analysis software proficiency in GraphPad Prism
  • Cell line generation and molecular biology skills
  • Ability to bridge manual workflows to automation

Key Requirements

  • PhD with 2-6 years experience or equivalent
  • MSc with 2-6 years experience or equivalent
  • Thorough understanding of immunoassay/binding assays
  • Hands-on experience with in vitro cell-based assay techniques

Work Rights

Not specified

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