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Novartis Group Companies

Research Scientist – Bioanalytics

Cambridge (USA)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
AlgorithmsData AnalysisA/B TestingClinical TrialsClinical ResearchPharmacologyFlow CytometryMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchLab ResearchProtein AnalysisCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • The Biologics Research Center (BRC) discovers and develops biologic therapeutics to treat unmet medical needs in all of Novartis's disease areas – ranging from oncology, to autoimmune disease, to respiratory diseases and cardiovascular disease. The Biologics group in BRC works with other Novartis scientists to characterize and identify lead molecules as
  • biotherapeutic drugs candidates. We use a range of technologies and approaches to evaluate recombinant protein and cell binding, epitope binning, functional activity to extensively characterize and identify lead molecules.

Responsibilities

  • Provides data analysis to interpret own experiments across various binding and functional assays - assesses whether experimental hypothesis was appropriately tested and answered
  • Develop SPR methods and generate binding reports to communicate findings to research teams (SPR, Carterra)
  • Maintain cell cultures and perform cellular binding experiments (FACS, KinExA, LigandTracer)
  • Perform plate-based binding and functional assays (ex: ELISA, MSD, AlphaScreen)
  • Distinguished team spirit and scientific drive
  • We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Requirements

  • MS (within last 2 years) in a scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry or pharmacology or appropriate area
  • or BS and 2+ years relevant experience in drug discovery or other related laboratory research
  • Familiarity with cell/molecular biology techniques
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture and/or cellular binding technologies
  • Operate in an interdisciplinary setting requiring a high degree of collaboration within and across teams with training of junior associates as needed

Nice to have

  • For this position, direct experience in antibody characterization by surface plasmon resonance (e.g., Biacore) is preferred.
  • Additional background in binding characterization using other approaches (e.g., Fortebio, Kinexa, flow cytometry, LigandTracer) and functional assay development (e.g., ELISA) are also relevant.
  • In addition, you will train and become proficient in mammalian cell culture and cellular binding technologies to characterize antibody molecules binding to cells (e.g. Kinexa, LigandTracer).
  • You will serve on research teams where your data needs to be clearly compiled in a slide deck and effectively presented to the team.

Skills

  • Job Description Summary

Compensation

  • $81,200.00 - $150,800.00
  • The salary for this position is expected to range between $81,200 and $150,800 per year.
  • The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
  • Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
  • Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

Benefits

  • Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
  • US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
  • In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
  • To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.

Equal opportunity

  • The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
  • The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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