Research Scientist, Cell Pharmacology - CVM

Job Description Summary

Location: Cambridge

We are seeking a highly motivated in vitro Research Scientist to join our Cell Pharmacology team. You will advance our understanding of disease biology, contribute to target identification efforts, and work towards the discovery and optimization of new drugs for CVM. The work involves collaboration with research scientists across multiple disciplines as well as translational medicine colleagues who support bringing our drugs to patients.

 

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support target identification, validation and mechanism-of-action projects, including work with primary cells, human iPSC derived cardiomyocytes, and/or tissues.
• Devise, develop and perform cell-based assays for drug discovery.  Occasionally, you will also employ molecular biology (e.g. qPCR), biochemical and biophysical techniques. 
• Support animal biology and pharmacology studies by developing and performing ex vivo assays.
• Conduct data analyses and documentation of experiments.
• Collaborate effectively while working in a matrixed environment.
• Employ good laboratory, data recording and data documentation practices.
• Present results in lab and department meetings.
• Assist in writing research documents and publications.

Role Requirements:

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• A record of accomplishments with peer-reviewed publications and/or abstracts is preferred, whereas previous industrial experience is not essential.
• Significant experience with cell culture is required.
• Flexibility and aptitude for learning, with the ability to quickly grasp new techniques and apply them to your work.
• Experience in generation, analysis, and presentation of scientific data.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work optimally in a matrixed team environment.

Desired skills:

• Experience in independently developing, executing, and troubleshooting cell-based assays for drug discovery is preferred.
• Experience with qPCR and iPSC derived cells is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with gene silencing (RNAi or CRISPR) or other target validation activities is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with RNAseq and other ‘omics technologies is a plus, but not required.

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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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 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.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $84,000- $126,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/o