Senior Scientist, Kidney Disease

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to contribute to our mission to deliver transformative new therapies for patients with kidney diseases Disease Area X (DAx) at the Novartis BioMedical Research (BR) facility located in Cambridge, MA. In this position, you will contribute to research programs delineating key mechanisms involved in kidney disease progression, playing a crucial role in progressing new targets toward drug discovery through the independent development and execution of novel cell-based assays and complex cellular systems in order to improve patient outcomes.

 

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Senior Scientist I/Senior Scientist II

Position Location: On-site, Cambridge, MA #LI-onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to contribute to our mission to deliver transformative new therapies for patients with kidney diseases Disease Area X (DAx) at the Novartis BioMedical Research (BR) facility located in Cambridge, MA. In this position, you will contribute to research programs delineating key mechanisms involved in kidney disease progression, playing a crucial role in progressing new targets toward drug discovery through the independent development and execution of novel cell-based assays and complex cellular systems in order to improve patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently design, develop, execute experiments generating high-quality data and results to enable decision-making for projects in the DAx portfolio.

• Evaluate results and interpret data from different sources, draw relevant conclusions, document, and present data in line with project needs and timelines.

• Establish, optimize, and validate novel in vitro models, assays, and readouts for kidney diseases.

• Set a strong example of leadership from the bench by actively collaborating with other associates, sharing knowledge and expertise, and mentoring junior lab members in scientific and technical capabilities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within DAx and across Biomedical Research.

Essential requirements:

• BS or MS in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, or other life science field with a minimum of 4 years of related post-graduate laboratory experience in an industrial drug discovery setting.  Recent PhD graduates with kidney experience will also be considered.

• Background and proficiency in primary cell culture and cell-based assay development.

• Experience in a broad range of molecular biology techniques including qPCR, Western Blot, ELISA, microscopy, and flow cytometry.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of biologists, computational scientists, and translational research/medical scientists.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in cell-based and biochemical assay development (scaling, high throughput screening, etc.) in an industrial setting.

• Experience in co-culture (or complex cellular) models, and/or ex vivo systems to model kidney disease.

The salary for this position is expected to range between: Senior Scientist I: $85,400 and $158,600 per year | Senior Scientist II: $97,600 and $174,200 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. 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.

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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 ve