Do you have expertise in cell-based assays and passion for biopharmaceuticals? Are you looking for a chance to make a difference for people worldwide? Then your future starts with us!

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

The Sweden Biomanufacturing Center (SBC) is a strategic investment to support the AstraZeneca biologic product portfolio, we shape the future by delivering advanced and sustainable biological drugs. The new Drug Product manufacturing facility have the capability to support the Astra Zeneca biologic commercial pipeline and biologic clinical trial and launch programmes.

We operate in a multicultural and global environment where revolutionary digital solutions propel us forward.

Do you want to go to a job that makes a difference for both its employees, patients, and the planet?

We offer an exciting opportunity to deliver the products of the future in our new Biologics manufacturing plant in Södertälje as our Quality Control Immunologist

What you will do

The QC Immunologist performs laboratory tests in accordance with cGXP to produce reliable and precise data to support product release and scientific investigations.

Immunological testing to include:

• Cell Based Bioassay
• Potency Assays
• ELISAs
• Supporting cell/tissue culture activities

The QC Immunologist also:

• Performs routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies and processes to carry out analyses. Performs data review/approval and data retention activities. Input data for trending purposes
• Prepares specimens and samples for analysis
• Writes and execution of SOP and reports
• Provides support to functional and cross functional investigations when needed
• You will also perform a variety of non-routine testing including analytical method transfer and validation, experimental/validation work and analytical support to production
• Leads by example and acts as a role model according AstraZeneca values and behaviors

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent in immunology, biochemistry or a related discipline or long-term work experience in Bioassay and cell culture
• Experience in cell/tissue culture
• Experience of conducting Bioassay
• Fluent in both Swedish and English

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Experience in Quality Control testing
• Previous Biopharmaceutical Industry experience

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 to our patients 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.

For more information about the position please contact: QC Director & Lead Anna Breitholtz Emanuelsson at anna.breitholtzemanuelsson@astrazeneca.com.

Welcome with your application no later than September 5, 2021.

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.