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Scientific Laboratory Manager – ICC Discovery Group, Early Oncology R&D

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Welcome to Granta Park Cambridge, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca!

Providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day.

This role will transition to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in Central Cambridge during 2024. Both sites provide access to on-site restaurant facilities and a bright and spacious environment, while utilising the most advanced technology.

Cambridge Biomedical Campus combines world-class biomedical research, patient care and education on a single site location in the heart of Cambridge. This new purpose-built site will bring together the company’s research and development activity in a state-of-the-art strategic R&D centre and global corporate headquarters. The building has been designed with the open architecture reflecting AstraZeneca’s collaborative approach to research. Open laboratories and transparent glass walls will enable new ways of working across disciplines, whilst a central courtyard will put science on full display.

Business area

In the Oncology Business Unit we relentlessly follow the science, challenging the status quo to deliver more effective treatments to patients in need. Our dedication means we purposefully push back the limits of knowledge to change the practice of medicine. To ensure no patient is left behind, no matter what stage of disease.

Fast-paced and ever-changing, it takes agility and responsiveness to stay committed in our pursuit of excellence. We work with focus and a sense of urgency to seek the unanswered questions – innovating, challenging accepted norms, quick decision-making and taking smart risks. A place of trust, it’s an opportunity to take accountability, be brave, speak up, step up and disrupt to change the game for Oncology, now and in the future. Be a part of improving lives. This is the time to join the team who is confident that cures for cancer are within our grasp.

AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine, transform the lives of patients living with cancer, and to ultimately eliminate cancer as a cause of death. A broad pipeline of next-generation medicines is focused principally on four disease areas - breast, ovarian, lung and haematological cancers.

Job Description Summary

To be responsible for daily laboratory management including general organization, space management, ensuring instruments are properly maintained, supporting the procurement of lab equipment; and liaise with laboratory scientists, operations teams and key stakeholders to achieve an optimal research environment.

This Opportunity

The Discovery ICC (Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy, and Circuits & Engagers) team focuses on novel approaches to utilize the immune system to generate breakthroughs in cancer therapy. Building on the success of Imfinzi, AstraZeneca is determined to become a world leader in this key area of Oncology. To succeed in this vision, AstraZeneca is seeking an experienced Lab Manager for our ICC research groups based at AstraZeneca's Granta Park laboratories, Cambridge. You will be an integral part of the bioscience research teams helping to support research efforts across our discovery groups.

Accountabilities:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the ICC bioscience teams to ensure an optimal research environment
• Support the procurement process for lab equipment. Activities include collect/prioritize Capital Expense (CapEx) requests, collect and manage necessary quotes and forms, liaise with Lab Ops, Procurement and Safety Health Environment (SHE) department for site assessment, purchasing work close-out activities
• Key liaison between the ICC Discovery teams on all aspects of space planning, equipment, issues resolution (procurement, space, equipment, etc). As needed, will represent ICC in relevant lab/site operations meetings.
• Provide logistical support for the relocation of the laboratory equipment and samples from Granta Park to our new Cambridge Biomedical Campus
• Support logistical (CapEx, space, etc) implementation of scientific & process strategic goals, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives, in conjunction with colleagues as needed. Leads such initiatives for ICC where required.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment with technical personnel who will perform such services.
• Ensure analytical instruments are properly set up with buffers and organic solvents as required.
• Develop and implement formal on boarding and off boarding for lab personal for lab based activities and space.
• Work in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Track and monitor electronic lab notebook (eLN) compliance, propose and implement initiatives to increase usage as necessary

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential Experience

• 2+ years laboratory management experience
• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years industry experience

Desirable Experience

• Ability to communicate across teams, high degree of organization and ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment. Previous experience coordinating capital expense purchases and ensuring that documentation on equipment dimension is a plus but not a requirement.

Location: Cambridge, UK

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we ‘re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.