Senior Scientist/Imaging Specialist/Study Director - (Animal Sciences & Technologies) at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Senior Scientist/Imaging Specialist/Study Director - (Animal Sciences & Technologies)



Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you!


At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized, and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Working here also 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.



Accountabilities:



The Senior Scientist/Imaging Specialist/Study Director for Animal Sciences and Technologies will have primary responsibilities conducting in vivo studies, overseeing the PET/CT work, and study directing for CPSS Safety Studies.


- Fully competent in a range of in vivo procedures (including multiple dosing routes, blood collection techniques, necropsy skills), who can initiate, direct, troubleshoot and perform research experiments in laboratory animals (mice and rats).
- Capable of being responsible for leading a specialty area within the department (ie: imaging, surgical models, or advanced tumor/humanized models)
- Influenced in vivo toxicology study designs to conduct scientifically driven studies that would meet the requirements of regulatory agencies while ensuring animal welfare.
- Collaborate with senior scientific staff for study design and new model development.
- Generate clear, complete, and accurate data sets; this includes documenting raw data in computerized data-capturing systems and handwritten records.
- Manage own work to ensure that agreed targets are met in a timely manner and to agreed quality standards while communicating progress appropriately.
- Maintain current knowledge in laboratory animal sciences (e.g., through continued professional development (CPD), collaboration with peer scientists, or contact with other internal groups).
- Responsible for the care and wellbeing of laboratory animals.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Trains and mentors junior staff; evaluating productivity and communication between established standards and team members.
- Documents and reports potential or actual problems or deviations related to team performance, devises solutions to improve performance.
- Conducts meetings with team to keep them informed of current and future projects, policies, and procedures.
- Works with team to ensure that all work is performed according to the standard and policies.



Essential Skills/Experience:



- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years in vivo imaging and/or study director experience required
- Ability to perform animal husbandry tasks for a variety of species, routine facility operations tasks, identifies and reports any abnormal findings, ad maintains the highest standards of animal care and welfare.
- Willingness to work with infectious agents, hazardous materials, and radioactive materials
- Ability to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support



Desirable Skills/Experience



- Certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the LAT level within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to perform technical skills (particularly IV dosing) using radioactive materials and handling/care of animals previously dosed with radioactive materials.
- Understanding of PET/CT, IVIS, and other imaging systems to conduct studies and collect data as appropriate under the direction of the Imaging Lead.
- Experience performing necropsy and biodistribution studies of radiolabeled compounds.
- Experience operating preclinical PET/CT scanners and IVIS scanner.
- Exposure in data analysis for PET/CT, IVIS, and other imaging systems.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of the range of disciplines within research
- Experience in using technology to improve efficiencies and data reliability
- Ability to lead small in vivo sciences projects
- Problem-solving skills related to in vivo research and data analysis
- Understanding of the basic principles and concepts in a broad range of technology, or substantial experience in a narrower field of technology
- Understanding of compliance systems


AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can challenge yourself with interesting work. We work on some of the most complex challenges in a fast-paced team that is empowered to innovate. With access to extensive capabilities and a comprehensive pipeline, you'll be involved in countless submissions and engaging projects throughout the drug development process. Our supportive yet challenging approach fosters an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as an opportunity for improvement.



Ready to make a difference? Apply now!



The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 101,285.60 - 151,928.40. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


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.