Associate Research Scientist III
Alexion

Job Info

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As a part of our growing Translational Research team, Alexion pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated research scientist with diverse laboratory skills to join our collaborative team focused on developing innovative therapies for rare diseases. This candidate would ideally have experience in cellular and molecular biology or related disciplines such immunology or genetics. Experience in bone biology is a plus. This is a lab-based position, and the role will be based in New Haven, CT within Alexion's state-of-the-art laboratories where you will follow the science to help drive innovation and advance medicine to help improve patient lives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative research environment developing your career at the interface of research and clinical development.

Responsibilities:
• Independently design, conduct, and analyze complex experiments to investigate a variety of cellular and molecular biology processes relevant to our research interests, with a focus on linking biomarkers of disease and therapeutic response (experience with bone biology is a plus).
• Develop and optimize new research protocols to support the translational research goals of the team, bridging the gap between basic science, disease linkage, biomarker discovery, and clinical development.
• Troubleshoot and implement a wide range of research tools and techniques, ensuring incorporation of latest technologies and reliable and reproducible data generation.
• Foster a collaborative and productive research environment.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data, drawing sound scientific conclusions and presenting findings to scientific teams and management.
• Actively participate in the development and execution of research plans, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge across a broad spectrum of areas.
• Write reports, participate in meetings and present data. Contribute to publications within own area of expertise
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in cellular and molecular biology research methodologies and instrumentation, particularly those relevant to translational research and biomarker discovery.
• Prepare and maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and research documentation.

Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field, with a focus on bone biology preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience preferably in pharmaceutical research with a strong focus on cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Hands on experience with molecular biology is strongly preferred (e.g qPCR, gene expression studies, cloning).
• Experience with bioinformatics tools (e.g BLAST, CLUSTAL etc) and additional scientific analysis software such as Prism GraphPad, or comparable scientific data applications.
• Experience with aseptic cell culture technique is required and hands-on skills in basic immunological assays is preferred (e.g primary cell culture, functional cell based assays, protein analysis, ELISA, Western blot, MSD, Luminex and histological analysis is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently identify and troubleshoot experimental issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document research findings and present complex data to scientific audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

At Alexion, you will have the opportunity to:
• Make a significant impact on the development of life-changing therapies for patients with rare diseases.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative research environment with talented scientists.
• Continuously learn and grow your scientific expertise in a dynamic research setting.
• Contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge across a broad spectrum of areas.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your experience in cellular and molecular biology research.

Alexion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Date Posted
28-Jun-2024

Closing Date
01-Aug-2024Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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