Novartis
Summary
Novartis’ Global Health group is looking for a highly motivated and talented biologist to support a drug discovery program focusing on emerging viruses with pandemic potential and parasitic diseases. The successful candidate will work in a team lead by a Ph.D. level scientist and will be accountable for the design, execution and interpretation of biochemical and cellular assays to support the discovery and characterization of novel drug candidates.
About The Role Internal job title:
Research Scientist
Location:
Emeryville, CA
Please note:
This is a short-term contract assignment, not to exceed 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and run new biochemical and cellular assays to support drug discovery efforts
Troubleshoot assays with minimal input from supervisor
Conduct mechanism of action studies
Liaise with various functions such as Protein Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry
Work with external collaborators and contract research organizations
Present findings at internal scientific meetings
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience
Extensive mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experience required
Ability to implement standard operating procedure (SOP) with minimal/no assistance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to give presentations
Critical reading of scientific journals and independently comes up with new SOP
Assist in new standard operating procedure (SOP) preparation and implementation
Highly collaborative within the team and across disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in drug discovery industrial setting
Assay development experience
Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to careers@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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About The Role Internal job title:
Research Scientist
Location:
Emeryville, CA
Please note:
This is a short-term contract assignment, not to exceed 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and run new biochemical and cellular assays to support drug discovery efforts
Troubleshoot assays with minimal input from supervisor
Conduct mechanism of action studies
Liaise with various functions such as Protein Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry
Work with external collaborators and contract research organizations
Present findings at internal scientific meetings
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience
Extensive mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experience required
Ability to implement standard operating procedure (SOP) with minimal/no assistance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to give presentations
Critical reading of scientific journals and independently comes up with new SOP
Assist in new standard operating procedure (SOP) preparation and implementation
Highly collaborative within the team and across disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in drug discovery industrial setting
Assay development experience
Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to careers@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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