12 Month – Work Placement Student - Bioscience

Join AstraZeneca for a 12‑month Work Placement Student Programme and help advance next‑generation sequencing to unlock disease biology and accelerate drug discovery. Take a study break to apply your learning on real projects, deepen your expertise, and build the skills, knowledge, and network to accelerate your career, while being mentored by experienced scientists in a collaborative, research‑driven team.

About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centered biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work and empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit.  

About the Programme
Our 12‑month Student Work Placement, starting in September 2026, offers hands‑on experience in innovative drug discovery within a collaborative, research‑driven organisation. Based at AstraZeneca’s Gothenburg site, you’ll deepen your expertise, apply your skills on real projects, and develop new capabilities. You’ll be mentored by experienced scientists and become an integral part of a supportive, high‑performing team.

About the role
This lab‑based placement is in the NGS/Transcriptomics function within Discovery Sciences. You will gain experience with cutting‑edge sequencing technologies and contribute to key NGS deliveries for clinical and preclinical projects across diverse diseases, species and drug modalities. Day‑to‑day work includes sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, sequencing library generation, sequencing and quality control, using both manual and automated liquid handling. You’ll apply molecular biology and NGS to generate high‑quality data that supports disease and biology understanding, advances drug development projects and enables target validation. As sequencing is a rapidly evolving field, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to method development and validation. Strong record‑keeping, attention to detail and clear communication are essential, as you collaborate with project investigators, partners and data scientists across global AZ functions.

About the team
You will join the NGS/Transcriptomics group who sits within Discovery Sciences and is a collaborative team that works closely with project investigators, key partners and data scientists to ensure smooth project delivery. We combine experimental and computational expertise to produce robust sequencing data and insights that drive decision‑making across therapy areas.

Who can apply?
We’re seeking students completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a Swedish institution. You should be able to take a 12‑month study break and have the right to work in Sweden for the full duration without needing additional permits. Across all our programmes, we look for individuals with drive, enthusiasm, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine desire to learn.

Essential requirements:

• BSc or MSc student at a Swedish university in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related discipline.
• You must have completed at least two years of your university education at the time of starting the placement and be returning to complete your studies after this opportunity ends.
• Applicants must have the eligibility to work in Sweden for 12 months from September 2026. 
• Students will be expected to take a study break from their education to participate in the programme, this will need to be arranged by the student at their institution. You must ensure that you receive the approval to take a study break from your university. 

What’s next:
We welcome your application as soon as possible, but ahead of the scheduled closing date 31st of January 2026. In the event that we identify suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled closing date, we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy earlier than published.  

Apply today and take the chance to be part of making a difference, making connections, and gaining the tools and experience to open doors and fulfil your potential. We can´t wait to hear from you!  

Date Posted

28-nov.-2025

Closing Date

31-jan.-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.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.