AstraZeneca
Biopharmaceutical
Scientist–PeptideChemistry
“Scientist – Peptide Chemistry at AstraZeneca. Skills: Peptide chemistry, Solid-phase synthesis. Conduct experimental work. Design peptides”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot synthetic challenges; Troubleshoot analytical challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Undergraduate qualification in Chemistry, Good understanding of chemistry, Good understanding of peptide chemistry, Technical proficiency in solid-phase synthesis, Technical proficiency in peptide synthesis, Working knowledge of HPLC purification, Working knowledge of mass spectrometry, Excellent record-keeping skills, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Experience working within a team environment, Developing good working relationships
Nice to Have
Masters degree or equivalent lab experience, Experience within pharmaceutical industry, Experience within peptide industry, Experience with peptide conjugates, Experience with bioconjugation techniques
What You'll Do.
Conduct experimental work
Cleave peptides from resin
Purify peptides by HPLC
Analyse peptides using mass spectrometry
Identify synthetic challenges
Troubleshoot synthetic challenges
Resolve synthetic challenges
Identify analytical challenges
Troubleshoot analytical challenges
Resolve analytical challenges
Document experimental work
Maintain appropriate records
Communicate results through presentations
Communicate results through data summaries
Communicate results through reports
Contribute to research
Contribute to drug development
Collaborate effectively within matrix teams
Build productive working relationships
Maintain scientific knowledge
Develop scientific knowledge
Keep up to date with literature
Keep up to date with methodologies
Keep up to date with advances in peptide
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close collaboration with scientists; Collaborate effectively within matrix teams; Building productive working relationships
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Presentations; Data summaries; Reports; Discussion with colleagues
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