This is an opportunity to join the Oncology Bioscience group in Cambridge as a laboratory based in vitro bioscientist.
This is an opportunity to join the Oncology Bioscience group in Cambridge as a laboratory based in vitro bioscientist. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Research Scientist (SRS) ideally with scientific and technical knowledge in Ras cancer biology. Working within a multidiscipline team you will play a pivotal role in supporting progression of Oncology drug discovery projects through delivering robust and high-quality preclinical data. You should have a background in Oncology, a good knowledge of cellular signalling pathways in cancer and a strong passion for experimental work & delivering data from the laboratory.
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.
Site description
Welcome to our Chesterford Research Park, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca's priorities, it's important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here's a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you…high quality office facilities accommodating teams from our Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D Organisations. Restaurant and bar facilities within the park along with space for recreational walks and jogging paths. The park hosts a health and fitness centre and provides coach and shuttle bus services to Cambridge City centre, easily accessible via regular running public transport, you can also park at the site. You will be required to move to the DISC in Cambridge at somepoint during 2023.
Business area
In the Oncology Business Unit we relentlessly follow the science, challenging the status quo to deliver more effective treatments to patients in need. Our dedication means we purposefully push back the limits of knowledge to change the practice of medicine. To ensure no patient is left behind, no matter what stage of disease. Fast-paced, it takes agility and responsiveness to stay committed in our pursuit of excellence. We work with focus to seek the unanswered questions - innovating, challenging accepted norms, quick decision-making and taking smart risks.
