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PostDoc Biocatalysis
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Update day: 21-03-2024
Location: Basel Basel-Stadt BS
Category: R & D IT - Software
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job type: Full-time
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Job Description18! That’s the number of months that you will be spending in Chemical and Analytical Development (CHAD) department enrolled as a Postdoc working in the Biocatalysis Team. We are looking for highly motivated talents who recently completed their PhD to support and further expand use of biocatalysis technologies in Pharmaceutical Industry.
This Postdoc position is a unique opportunity to work in the field of applied biocatalysis sciences in the Pharmaceutical industry with exposure to cutting-edge technologies at the interface between research and development. In alignment with Novartis ambition to become a global leader in environmental sustainability, the candidate will have the chance to positively impact the carbon footprint of Novartis. The candidate will not only be able to transfer know-how into practice, but also to develop soft skills and grow internal network for a future career in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Start date: January 2023
Duration: 18 months
Your responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop biocatalytic processes on relevant projects within Novartis portfolio across different scales.
- Be part of the Biocatalysis / Protein engineering team to develop and optimize enzymes used in process R&D.
- Develop efficient biocatalytic processes for the synthesis of oligonucleotides.
- Investigate various enzymatic approaches for oligonucleotide bioconjugation and evaluate their potential by applying cutting-edge robotic platforms for high-throughput screenings.
- Collaborate with diverse experts in the areas of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Analytics, Bioinformatics, Process Chemistry and Process Engineering.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Minimum Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Completed PhD, preferrably at the interface of Chemistry and Biology and ideally with a focus on Biocatalysis.
- Experience in enzyme engineering and biocatalytic process development is a strong plus
- Expertise in either oligonucleotide, peptide or protein modifying enzymes is preferred
- An excellent track record of original research and extensive experience in developing biocatalytic transformations using “state of the art” technologies
- Fluency in English required; additional German proficiency is a plus
- Ready to expand own knowledge, open minded with an international outlook
- Finally, since all work takes place in multidisciplinary project teams, strong interpersonal and communication skills are required
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
Division
Global Drug Development
Business Unit
TECHNICAL R & D GDD
Country
Switzerland
Work Location
Basel
Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharma AG
Functional Area
Interns/Students on Novartis Payroll
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Internship
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
Yes
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Deadline: 05-05-2024
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