Scientist Cell Therapy (R&D)
AstraZeneca · Gaithersburg, MD
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks a hands-on scientist to conduct in vivo research and develop drug discovery experiments for cell therapy programs. The role involves independent study design, animal model work, data interpretation, and technical mentorship within a laboratory setting.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree or 3-4 years equivalent experience in cellular therapy, immunology, or immuno-oncology
- 2+ years pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience
- Extensive in vivo skills including animal handling, syngeneic murine, xenograft, and PDX tumor models
- Proficiency in tail vein dosing and tissue processing for PK/PD and efficacy studies
- Strong understanding of molecular and cellular biology with immunological assay experience
- Ability to independently develop, troubleshoot, and implement experiments with minimal supervision
What you'll be doing
- Conduct hands-on in vivo studies with independent planning and design of experiments
- Develop and execute drug discovery experiments and analytical studies to identify novel drug targets
- Interpret experimental results using established scientific methodologies and communicate findings
- Modify research processes to improve alignment with experimental objectives
- Provide technical mentorship to team members on laboratory procedures and collaborate across project teams
Compensation$92,252.00 - $138,378.00 base annual
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