Scientist - Chemistry, Compound Management

Are you a passionate Scientist, eager to join a company at the forefront of sample management technologies? Would you like to contribute to the continuous improvement of life-changing projects? Perfect, we have a new challenge for you! 
 
We are looking for a motivated and engaged team member for our Compound Management team at our vibrant R&D site at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden.  
 
In this role you will be responsible for the storage and timely supply of compounds to AstraZeneca’s drug discovery projects. Highly automated liquid handling systems will be employed to supply molecules to AstraZeneca scientists and partner organisations. You will be a part of the Discovery Sciences organisation, operating within a first-class scientific environment to support drug discovery across each of AstraZeneca’s Therapeutic Areas. 
 
Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment. 
 
What you will do: 

In this position, you will get the opportunity to work in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment, whilst delivering critical support to all phases of drug discovery projects and working with a broad range of chemical modalities. You will be supporting projects by processing and providing compounds in the requested format - assay ready plates, serially diluted mother plates, formulations and solids. Bringing in new capabilities and building new workflows are core activities within our group, performed in a cross-functional collaboration setting with the drug discovery projects. 
 
You are expected to act upon day-to-day issues that occur whilst processing samples and run Compound Management development projects to ensure continuous improvement within the local team and the global department.  

Examples of typical tasks: 

• Working closely with internal project teams to meet drug discovery needs

• Rapidly addressing collaborator queries with regards to Compound Management orders, software, processes and capabilities

• Designing, performing and interpreting experiments independently to investigate process improvements and evaluate new technologies

• Achieving personal scientific visibility through project contributions, internal presentations and publications

We work collaboratively within our Compound Management team to understand the collaborator needs and how to add value through our experience and capabilities. To maintain this position and provide support within agreed service levels, we actively seek ways to improve our process, build cross team workflows and exploit new technologies. 

Essential for the role:  

Compound Management is a highly collaborative group, working to tight delivery schedules - so the ability to be comfortable working at a fast, goal-oriented pace, with a team-focused attitude, is essential to being successful in the role. Furthermore, you have excellent communication skills with a proactive delivery and collaborator focus.  

We also believe that you have:

• A MSc in Chemistry/Biotechnology 

• Excellent communication skills and high work ethics 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement improvement activities 

• A track record in the performance of a range of practical skills, including non-routine complex tasks 

We believe that our new colleague shares our passion for science, technology and innovation and understands the drug discovery process. Previous experience of working in a compound management role and operating integrated automation equipment like liquid handlers and scheduling software is a strong merit. Some experience with IT/coding (SQL/Python) is an advantage but not a requirement. 

Why AstraZeneca? 
Here we are committed to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to 

achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. 
 
So, what’s next?

If you’re passionate about the possibilities of science to make a difference, welcome to join us! We look forward to getting to know you and invite you to submit your application as soon as possible but no later than the March 27, 2026. Applications will be reviewed continuously.  
 
For more information about the position please contact Karin Kaspersson, Director Compound Management at [email protected]. 
 
 

Date Posted

13-mars-2026

Closing Date

27-mars-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.