Scientist, Immunology - Gaithersburg, MD

Do you have expertise in, and a passion for monoclonal antibody discovery programs? Would you like to apply your expertise in Immunology in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AZ, we’re proud to have an exceptional workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives – and made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. AZ is a place where passionate people can immerse themselves in their work and make significant contributions to scientific excellence and medicines – does this describe a place where you would like to work?

The B cell Hub group is at the heart of the Biologics Engineering department. We discover antibodies in support of all therapeutic areas. We are a science-led expert function of people with curious minds that supports the discovery and engineering of novel biomolecules. We are passionate about collaboration and developing groundbreaking technologies to create the next generation of biotherapeutics to improve patients’ lives.

What you'll do:

The Department of Antibody Discovery and Protein Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a talented and highly motivated Scientist to enhance our monoclonal antibody discovery platform using flow cytometry. The successful candidate will operate the SH800 cell sorter and perform phenotyping studies and FACS of immune B cells for a variety of monoclonal antibody discovery programs. We are seeking a candidate with expertise in Immunology that is excited by translational research. The candidate will operate in collaboration with a diverse group of scientists to actively drive technological innovations. The selected individual will be a well-organized and highly productive scientist with expertise in flow cytometry and FACS that can design the flow cytometric experiments, operate the cell sorter efficiently, as well as interpret, analyze, and present the data. The selected candidate will participate in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution in a timely manner. The main duties will include the separation of immune cells, the design and testing of multiparametric flow cytometry staining reagent panels, performing immunological assays, and maintaining the equipment.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Immunology or other related fields with 5-7 years of relevant experience in the industry (preferred) or academia or Master’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience in the industry (preferred) or academia
• The successful candidate should be an expert in flow cytometry and FACS
• The ideal candidate will also have experience in the isolation of human peripheral mononuclear cells, magnetic separation of immune cells, flow cytometry, and serological and immunological assays
• The ideal candidate will also have experience in monoclonal antibody and protein conjugation, fluorescent dye chemistry, immune cells isolation and separation, multiparametric flow cytometry, cell culture, immunophenotyping, and common immunological assays.
• The individual should have demonstrated experience in optimizing/troubleshooting new protocols with a problem-solving mindset and be adept at learning new platforms and skills.
• The individual should also be self-motivated, embrace new technologies, and have demonstrated an ability to work within teams.

Preferred Requirements:

• Molecular biology skills (PCR, recombinant cloning, etc.,) would also be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are highly desirable.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big! Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Site Description

Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria, and nature walks. This is where you’ll find newly designed, activity-based workspaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.

So, what’s next?

A place built on courage, curiosity, and collaboration – we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take calculated risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline.

If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and passionate about the possibilities, then we are keen to hear from you!

Where can I find out more?

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Next steps: Apply today, or connect with our Talent Acquisition Partner – Kayla Harris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-harris-8723ab13b/ for a confidential discussion to explore this opportunity further. We are looking forward to hearing from you!