Image Analysis Scientist, Immunohistochemistry

AstraZeneca - Gaithersburg, MD - Image Analysis Scientist - Clinical Pharmacology Image Analysis Scientist Are you a Lab scientist with clinical and/or research experience in immunohistochemistry and biomarker analysis? Do you have expertise in, and passion for, immunohistochemistry and biomarker analysis? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here 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. As an Image Analysis Scientist within the Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) group, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the investigation of both the safety and efficacy of drugs within our projects in both a preclinical and clinical setting. We believe this is a truly exciting opportunity for a hardworking Image Analysis Scientist. Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) is changing the way imaging technologies are combined to offer unprecedented insight and impact. Our imaging hubs combines data from histology, digital pathology, multiplex assays, advanced molecular imaging techniques (including mass spectrometry imaging) and a full suite of in vivo imaging technologies. This position is in Gaithersburg, MD The AstraZeneca Gaithersburg campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This green, sustainable, modern, vibrant scientific campus is where we host some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces. Newly designed, state of the art research spaces and open seating floor plans are just a couple of ways we work cross functionally and collaboratively. The Gaithersburg campus also provides an award winning café, free garage parking with electric car charging stations, bike racks, free fitness center to include classed and personal training game rooms, outdoor patio, bocce ball court, arcade games and game tables, recharge Pod's, library, walking trails, onsite dry cleaning pickup, haircutting service, health and wellness center, starbucks café, and much more! Position Responsibilities: The Image Analysis Scientist is a hands-on laboratory position responsible for performing routine and non-routine immunohistochemical (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) techniques in support of experimental research and clinical (GCP) projects. The Scientist I performs all tasks associated with IHC/ISH including but not limited to assay development, optimization and validation, assay interpretation and documentation, and works closely with pathologists and team members for highest quality assay performance. Key Responsibilities: Communicates the results to team members and is involved in the interpretation of data. Assesses and reports data in a clear and concise manner, with a clear understanding of its implications within the overall context of drug discovery May contribute to preparation of manuscripts and/or patent applications. Able to make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results, with potential for presenting findings at internal meetings. When appropriate shares relevant external published papers with peers Prepares and maintains precise technical summaries, protocols and all appropriate documentation of experiments in laboratory notebooks/electronic laboratory notebooks. Ensures own work, and work of peers, is compliant with Good Laboratory Practice, Safety, Health, and Environment standards and all other relevant internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulations. Performs routine and non-routine IHC and histology procedures responsible for the correct operation and utilization of lab equipment, and overall state of the shared lab space. Establish working relationships and credibility with department members and others within, and possibly outside, the company. Essential for the role Minimum Masters' degree (PhD preferred) with >2 years direct experience in immunohistochemistry. Experience using automated IHC staining platforms Multiplex staining, immunofluorescence and in situ hybridization experience preferred Biopharmaceutical industry, hospital or academic experience Proficient in use of relevant computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel and MS Project) Desirable for the role Understanding of immunology/pathology Excellent oral and written communication skills Sample management Benefits: AstraZeneca is a leading company in the healthcare industry, with a mission to enrich the lives of others. It's our business to support healthy living, not only for our patients, but also for our employees. Our benefits program is flexible enough to meet employees' varying needs, offers valuable choices, and is highly competitive. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Come and join our journey - Apply today! Where can I find out more? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram #histology #pharmacology #massspectrometry... - Permanent - Full-time

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