The BPD department, which focuses on creating novel products that fight disease and transform quality of life, has a two-year Rotational Associate Programme that consists ofthree eight-month rotational assignments across various BPD functions.
The programme enables recent graduates to make a difference by working on challenging technical projects supporting the development of protein therapeutics in the areas of Cell Culture and Fermentation, Purification, Analytics and Protein Characterisation, Formulation, Delivery Devices, Clinical Logistics and Manufacturing.
The programme is designed to equip participants with an understanding of each BPD function’s role in the drug development process, enable them to grow professionally and ensures a full-time position in BPD at the end of all three rotations.

They are looking for scientists with a focus on biology, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering or related discipline (Bachelors and/or Master graduates with 0-2 years prior work experience).

Individuals should have strong academic performance, strong technical and lab skills, be critical thinkers, have good communication skills and a collaborative working style. Candidates should have a passion for science and a strong interest in a career in drug development.

Applications will be accepted from 22^nd August for a start in 2024 f 2024. Applications for the programme will close in the UK on 8^th October 2023.
Links and further information on the  BPD Department and RAP program below –

https://careers.astrazeneca.com/bpd [careers.astrazeneca.com]
https://careers.astrazeneca.com/rap [careers.astrazeneca.com]

Do you want to find out how your career might develop working for industry, the differences between industrial- and academic-driven research and how the industrial environment matches your career ambitions? 
Have you ever thought of developing your ideas into commercial outcome and impact? Here’s your opportunity to answer these questions and find out much more about your ability to work in teams and how the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit drives research translation.

Sessions form part of an integrated package that culminates in a Dragons’ Den-type pitch to establish a novel business concept:
Talks on molecular design for developing, manufacturing and delivering biological therapeutics and the societal/economic considerations for new therapeutics
Tutoring on the tools needed for self-awareness when working with others, career development and the entrepreneurial process
Visits to industrial sites (Centre for Process Innovation, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, GlaxoSmithKline) coupled with presentations from, and discussions with, industrial scientists.

REGISTER HERE

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Lonza, Cambridge has a fantastic job opportunity in their R&D Vectorology team

Further details and role specification HERE

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