Bioinformatics Scientist Apprentice (Masters/Level 7)

Cambridge, UK

£32,500 starting base salary + 11% benefits fund + bonus.

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.

A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

Make the start of your journey a life changing one!

As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.

Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.

Cambridge

Cambridge is one of the most exciting bioscience hotspots in the world. The Discovery Centre (DISC), located at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, is designed to play a central role in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. As our largest research and development centre in the UK, it will have more than 2,000 people working across therapy areas and drug discovery and development once fully occupied.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

As an apprentice working in the Scientific Tools & Solutions team within the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence department, you will be learning how to develop software for both one-time analysis and robust, widely used scientific tools and systems. Building an understanding of biology, drug discovery and computer science. Working with colleagues in DS&AI, across R&D and beyond to understand biology, discover new therapeutics and develop new technologies.

Main duties of this role will include:

• Developing software for both one-time analysis and robust, widely used scientific tools.

• Modelling data & processes and architect systems to ensure, by design, any systems built are fit for purpose, usable, maintainable and manageable.

• Using scientific knowledge and computational knowledge to deliver new insights on existing data.

• Mastering new technology and scientific thinking and applying it to deliver results.

Training and Development

AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Bioinformatics Scientist – Level 7 Masters degree with Cranfield University.

The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time university learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain an MSc in Applied Bioinformatics, with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.

We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. So throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.

Skills and Capabilities

We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants:

• Scientifically literate. Able to pick up new ideas and concepts quickly.

• Good communication skills

• Able to work in a team

• Organised, persistent, eager to learn

• Demonstrable flair for computer programming and problem solving

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) Bachelor level degree in a life sciences subject and/or computer sciences/informatics

Benefits, open and close dates

Opening date of advert: Wednesday 10th January 2024

Closing date of advert: Sunday 11th February 2024

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment w/c 18th March 2024.

This is a 3 year fixed term opportunity.

At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success, and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.

Start date for the apprenticeship programme is2nd September 2024

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

17-Jan-2024

Closing Date

11-Feb-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.