AstraZeneca

Senior Scientist (Animal Sciences & Technologies)

AstraZeneca$108K — $163K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma with 3+ years of experience in study delivery.
  • Comprehensive understanding of laboratory animal science principles and literature.
  • Proven ability to independently perform laboratory experiments consistently.
  • Demonstrated capability to effectively plan and organize team workloads.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a technical team in delivering animal welfare tasks and study support.
  • Plan and perform in vivo tasks, troubleshoot, and ensure data quality.
  • Ensure compliance through accurate records and auditable processes.
  • Advocate for the 3Rs in study design and facility practices.
  • Stay updated with advances in laboratory animal science and share insights with the team.
  • Model and enforce safe working practices and maintain a safe environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary scientists to align in vivo work with project goals.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and leaves
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description

Senior Scientist (Animal Sciences & Technologies)

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead high-impact in vivo research that turns preclinical insights into better decisions for patients? Do you see yourself guiding a skilled team to deliver robust, ethically sound data while championing animal welfare and the 3Rs?

As a Senior Scientist, you will direct multiple animal research activities, set the quality bar for study delivery, and mentor colleagues who enable high-quality in vivo science. You will serve as a recognized specialist in laboratory animal science, advising on best practices and emerging developments, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the vivarium and laboratories. Your work will power confident, data-driven decisions in early research and translate bold ideas into tangible outcomes for our pipeline.

You will join a collaborative group that values curiosity and practical problem solving. Here, we combine cutting-edge methodologies with deep biological insight, always searching for better ways to run studies, reduce variability, and accelerate learning. Success in this role will come from your ability to collaborate across disciplines, contribute with clarity, and drive continuous improvement without compromising the highest standards of animal care.

Accountabilities

  • Team leadership and mentorship: Lead a technical team to deliver day-to-day animal welfare tasks and study support, allocate workloads, coach for technical excellence, and ensure consistent, high-quality execution across routine care and complex procedures.
  • Study delivery and data quality: Plan and perform routine in vivo tasks independently, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data are generated to the required standard—reliable, reproducible, and decision-ready for project teams.
  • Compliance and documentation: Safeguard legal and ethical compliance for individual and team activities through accurate records, auditable processes, and inspection-ready documentation.
  • 3Rs and welfare advocacy: Embed the principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement into study design and facility practices, championing humane endpoints, improved models, and refined procedures that elevate animal welfare and scientific quality.
  • Continuous learning and innovation: Stay current with advances in laboratory animal science, bring forward new approaches and technologies, and share learning to uplift capability across the team.
  • Safety, Health and Environment: Model and enforce safe working practices, complete risk assessments, and maintain a safe environment for people and animals in line with local SHE requirements.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with scientists across disease areas to align in vivo work with project objectives, improve study designs, and shorten cycles from experiment to insight—accelerating the path to patient impact.

Essential Skills/Experience

  • High school diploma with 3+ years of experience in study delivery
  • Comprehensive understanding of principles and concepts of laboratory animal science, including an appreciation of relevant science and literature;
  • Proven ability to independently perform laboratory experiments to the required standard on a consistent basis;
  • Demonstrated capability to plan and organize team workloads effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while planning work, managing priorities, and meeting timelines.

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • A degree in biology or laboratory animal science.
  • Experience in drug discovery, disease-area research, or related preclinical research environments.
  • Experience in people management

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $108,903 to $163,355. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

09-Jul-2026

Closing Date

22-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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