Laboratory Operations Scientist, Immuno-Oncology Discovery

Laboratory Operations Scientist, Immuno-Oncology Discovery

Waltham, MA

Are you an innovative and highly motivated Laboratory Operations Scientist with a background in managing laboratory logistics and primary cell samples? If so, AstraZeneca is looking for you to join the Immuno-Oncology Discovery team in Waltham, MA. This is your chance to be a key member of a team focused on supporting projects through the drug discovery process. You will bring your experience in supporting the operational capacity of biologics focused groups to ensure multiple teams maintain delivery on pipeline programs focused on impacting patients’ lives.

Accountabilities:

In this laboratory-based position within the Immuno-Oncology Discovery group, you will be responsible for general operational requirements of an integrated group working on novel drugs ranging from cell therapies to immune engagers. You will be the focal point for the acquisition, storage, and maintenance of a diverse bank of human biological samples (HBS) and ensure that this bank is compliant with internal AZ requirements. You will also serve as the focal point for internal laboratory logistics of the team as well as the point of contact for external vendors. Interpersonal interactions are essential for this role. As a highly organized, self-motivated individual with a strong lab/practical background, you will be stringent in ensuring compliance while understanding that the diversity of individuals’ and projects’ needs may require different paths to success. The ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, matrix structured work environment is highly valued.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in broad laboratory operations, ideally with a team that is focused on biologics and/or cellular therapies
• Strong background in Microsoft Office and associated applications as they apply to laboratory operations.
• Understanding of the practical requirements for maintaining a laboratory focused on cellular editing/engineering and biologics engineering.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and collaboration skills together with evidence of having used these to support problem solving and delivery in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• 6 months experience in pharma/biotech.

At AstraZeneca, we are a science-based, leading and decisive Oncology enterprise united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next. We foster a mindset of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. We lead through true collaboration, building collective wisdom by giving everyone a chance to input. It's science with an impact-making a difference for patients and people around the world.

About the Waltham Site

Our Waltham, Massachusetts facility develops life changing small-molecule research in North America, with innovative laboratories at the Gatehouse Park BioHub, just west of the city center. Our BioHub facility, is a bold new R&D initiative, which fosters life science discoveries and the exchange of ideas. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. With a shuttle bus to and from Alewife station, the location provides you the ability to work in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant research centers.

Our Waltham site offers a variety of amenities to help book productivity and help keep our employees happy and engaged. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams and the greater research community.

As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission, we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in 2026. Find out more information here: Kendall Square Press Re