Vacant job

At AstraZeneca, we unlock the power of What Science Can Do. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Empowered to explore, every day we work towards our ultimate aim - treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing complex diseases.

KellyOCG, a global talent solutions provider, is seeking an Operational Technologist/Associate Scientist on behalf of our partner, AstraZeneca. This 6-month contract role is based onsite in Gothenburg, Sweden, where you will be fully integrated with the AstraZeneca team, reporting directly to the onsite manager.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca is responsible for the design and development of synthetic routes, preclinical and phase I/II formulations, encompassing both small molecules and new modalities such as mRNA and oligonucleotides, across the whole range of AstraZeneca’s therapeutic areas. Within this function, the manufacturing unit of Early Product Development and Manufacture (EPDM) in Gothenburg is accountable for the production of investigational medicinal products (oral solutions/suspensions, parenteral solutions, capsules, tablets, and inhalers), mainly for clinical Phase I and II studies.

In this position, you will play a crucial role in the production and development of investigational drug products within a GMP-regulated environment, supporting clinical studies and collaborating with AstraZeneca’s experts.

What You Will Do:

• Perform hands-on work in AstraZeneca's GMP facilities, contributing to the manufacturing of drug products in development for clinical studies.
• Support EPDM Scientists/Senior Scientists and GMP operators with:
• Preparation of process rooms before and after clinical manufacturing.
• Assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of equipment.
• Dispensing of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and excipients (inactive pharmaceutical ingredients).
• Bulk packing, visual inspection, and metal checking of drug products.
• Maintenance of logbooks and adherence to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) and GMP standards.
• Assist in addressing short-term bottlenecks and supporting manufacturing processes under supervision.

Essential Requirements:

• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset, with excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• An interest in learning and operating complex manufacturing equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, contributing to the development of life-changing medicines. You will gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical development, supported by a team of skilled operators and scientists.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months.
• Location: Onsite at AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden.
• Application Deadline: January 23rd. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

If you are driven by curiosity and courage and inspired by the possibility of doing things that have never been done before, this is the place for you. Join KellyOCG and AstraZeneca to make an impact on the future of healthcare!