Senior Scientist - Solid State

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients 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.

For our close partner AstraZeneca, KellyOCG is seeking a Sr Scientist - Solid State for a contract (6 months initially with high possibility of 6 additional months) with the added possibility of contract extension and further collaboration opportunities. You will work entirely onsite at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg / Mölndal, becoming an integral part of their team and reporting directly to their manager.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca deliver the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) across all the AstraZeneca therapy areas. Our vision is to be “pharmaceutical science leaders, creating innovative and cost-effective solutions, shaping the diverse therapies of the future”. We’re looking for talented and motivated solid-state scientists to join our solid state and automation team within Early Product Development and Manufacturing (EPDM) in Gothenburg.

You would join a highly collaborative team and help us deliver the solid-state science to product development within the early portfolio from discovery up into phase II. The successful applicant will become a core member of the global Solid-state skill area which is responsible for ensuring suitable physical form screening, selection and control within drug substance and product. You will get the opportunity to apply your excellent crystallography and solid-state expertise to the drug projects you are working in, contributing to the progression of these projects and drive the scientific development within the field of solid-state science at AstraZeneca.

To be successful in this role you will need a strong scientific background with good skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with a positive problem-solving attitude and delivery focus.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Deliver solid state characterization data in our state of the art laboratory using techniques like TGA, DSC, XRPD and DVS.

• Responsible for ensuring suitable physical form screening, characterization, form selection and control within drug substance and product.

• Drive solid state skill area in projects and work closely with analytical, formulation, and biopharmaceutics scientists to drive science and innovation.

• Plan and conduct lab-based experimental work in accordance with project timelines.

• Run and develop solid state workflows on automation equipment such as weighting robots and liquid handling systems

Requirements 

Essential for the role:

• Master/Bachelor graduate with relevant experience in solid-state chemistry, physical chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Experience in screening and characterization of solids, analytical methodology, and laboratory-based work.
• Experience from conducting solid-state characterization using techniques like TGA, DSC, XRPD, or DVS.

Desirable for the role:

• Interest in lab automation, simulation, or prediction is advantageous.

• Understanding of how physicochemical and solid-state properties affect drug product development.

Soft skills:

• Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess, review, and report data, and present findings in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world’s most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. With more than 2,400 employees from over than 50 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.

The final application date is November 27th, but we encourage early applications as positions may be filled before the deadline. We will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis.

Does this sound like your next challenge? Apply today!