Scientific Associate, Oncology Drug Discovery Biology

☞ Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)

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Update day: 26-03-2024

Location: Basel Basel-Stadt BS

Category: R & D IT - Software

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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Job Description

6500! That’s the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.

The Oncology department at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research (NIBR) is looking for a scientific associate with a strong background in the field of cellular and molecular biology to join their Drug Discovery Biology group located in Basel, Switzerland.

You will be part of a dynamic biology team, deeply engaged in progressing preclinical drug discovery programs. In this role, you will be accountable for generation of novel, high quality data, by using a variety of molecular and cell biology approaches. You will contribute to the biological understanding of cancer targets and the development of suitable assays, as part of the optimization and characterization process of candidate molecules of therapeutic relevance.
While closely interacting with your lab head and colleagues in the group, you will be expected to work independently and to flexibly contribute to local and global projects, while proactively sharing knowhow and experience across groups.

Major accountabilities include:
  • Independently perform and interpret experiments under the leadership of the assigned lab head
  • Closely work with multiple teams across expertise groups within Oncology (including other Drug Discovery Biology teams, Enzymology and Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Data Science), as well as across the whole NIBR organization
  • Design, interpret and consolidate/report data of the respective experiments. Quality of data generated should enable critical decisions throughout the project’s phases.
  • Be able to present own data in lab and group meetings
  • Efficiently manage and maintain a functional laboratory, technical equipment and tools
Minimum Requirements
  • Qualification as Lab Technician (apprenticeship/vocational training) or first degree (MSc, BSc) in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or another relevant discipline
  • Significant practical work experience in biomedical research gained in an industry or academic laboratory
  • Proficiency and hands-on experience in applying a wide range of cellular and molecular biological methods (including RNAi, CRISPR, qRT-PCR, cloning, cell culture, transient/stable cell line generation, immunoblotting, ELISA, flow cytometry)
  • Basic knowledge of cancer signaling/biology and experience with biophysical and biochemical methods for protein analysis are considered a strong advantage
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other data visualization software
  • Used to successfully work within a high productivity and quality environment
  • Proven ability to effectively collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment
  • Highly collaborative and self-motivated team player
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Fluency in English (oral and written)
Why consider Novartis?
799 million. That’s how many lives our products touch. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

Imagine what you could do at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Division
NIBR

Business Unit
Oncology NIBR

Country
Switzerland

Work Location
Basel

Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full Time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No

Early Talent
No
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Deadline: 10-05-2024

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