Vacant job

Do you have knowledge in pharmaceutical formulation development?

Do you have knowledge in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a practical understanding of design of experiments (DOE), material properties, and data curation and processing? Would you like to apply your expertise to link materials properties to process performance in continuous manufacturing? Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you.

About the role

You bring fundamental scientific understanding of formulation science and hands-on laboratory experience, with the ability to work independently and contribute in cross-functional development settings.

In PT&D, we are the bridge between science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We design and deliver active ingredients, formulations, and devices required to support new medicines—from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing technology to enable scale-up for commercial manufacture. At GPD we focus on oral, inhaled, and parenteral drug products, playing a key role in the development of new medicinal products.

Your main responsibilities

This role is laboratory-based and you will work in cross-functional, cross-skilled pharmaceutical development teams, contributing to sub-teams to deliver key results related to formulation design and process performance.

In this role you will:

• Analyse and evaluate material properties and their impact on formulation and process performance, using experimental studies and basic data processing.
• Plan, set up, and run feeder trials across different settings and configurations, linking powder properties to continuous manufacturing behavior.
• Curate, acquire, and process experimental data; perform basic analyses (trends, variability) and maintain traceable records (ELN/Excel) with good documentation practice.
• Work safely and compliantly: conduct risk assessments, use PPE, handle powders/chemicals safely, and adhere to SOPs.
• Collaborate in a multi-experiment environment, communicating clearly and managing time to meet project timelines.

Who are you?

• Hands-on experience executing formulation and process experiments, with enthusiasm for laboratory-based work and independent operation.
• Basic knowledge of DOE, materials characterization, and data processing/visualization, with interest in linking material–process–performance.
• Collaborative communication skills and an agile mindset, with the ability to adjust to dynamic project demands to meet project and patient needs.

• Education/experience: BSc/MSc in Chemical/Mechanical/Pharmaceutical Engineering or Materials Science, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience.

• Experimental execution: Ability to independently plan, set up, and run experiments and perform basic calibrations.

• Safety & compliance: Safe handling of powders/chemicals, risk assessments, PPE, adherence to SOPs and good documentation.

• Equipment skills: Operate and perform routine maintenance on lab equipment; adjust settings to meet targets; basic troubleshooting.

• Data & reporting: Acquire data, perform basic analysis (trends, variability), and keep traceable records (ELN/Excel).

About the business

This is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg from March to the end of December. During this time, you will be hired by QRIOS. Please apply by registering your CV here on our website. Click on the "Apply" button to the right. It is our recommendation that you register as much information as possible and that you attach a complete CV document. Please check that your correct email address is registered.