Introduction to Role: Are you a passionate Scientist striving to make a true impact on patients lives? The vision of AstraZeneca Early Respiratory & Immunology is centred on delivering life-changing therapies that advance world health and help fight and cure disease. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day. Are you ready to join us and see what science can do? Accountabilities: We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join the Bioscience Asthma & Skin Immunity research group in Cambridge, UK. The successful candidate will support the development of complex model systems to better understand the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic lung diseases. In this lab-based research role, you would be expected to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for innovative scientific research, applying expertise in lung tissue processing, culture and analysis Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis biology. Essential Skills/Experience: PhD in the area of lung chronic diseases with prior practical experience in research in lung chronic disease is essential Already gained relevant laboratory experience Strong hands-on experience with cell/tissue culture, processing of human tissue samples (peripheral blood and lung) and generation of PCLS Experience applying novel technical advances to human tissue models such as co-culture, bacterial and/or viral infection Experience using flow cytometry and data analysis programs Ability to evaluate cellular responses by various means, for example ELISA, MSD, Western blotting, PCR and/or other similar technologies Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to support multiple research projects Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to critically analyse data sets with a high attention to detail Adaptability and flexibility to solve technical and logistical challenges Desirable Skills : Good publication record and the ability to apply current scientific literature to projects. Experience supervising/mentoring junior scientists (i.e. undergraduate, masters and/or PhD students) Are you ready to embrace new and varied opportunities to develop and learn? Embrace an environment built on lifelong learning. Never complacent, we seek opportunities to expand our knowledge. The place to build a long-term meaningful career. Here we get to develop and grow. whether that's working at the leading-edge or on varied stages and molecules. Working on things that have never been done before. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to eliminate cancer. So, what’s next Complete your application before the below closing date. This role is open from 4th November 2024 we encourage your application no later than 19 th November 2024 Where can I find out more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/ Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hlen Date Posted 12-Nov-2024 Closing Date 19-Nov-2024 Our 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.