Research Scientist, Comparative Medicine- Research Collaborations

Job Description Summary

Research Collaborations (RC) is a centralized core unit within In vivo Science & Technology (IST), Comparative Medicine (CM). RC is responsible for performing best-in-class in-vivo studies together with developing key animal models and cutting-edge technologies needed for Biomedical Research (BR) drug discovery and development process. Together with animal well-being 3Rs practices within CM, RC brings high quality animal expertise, collaborating with BR Disease/Functional Areas for executing studies and developing animal models and innovative in vivo technologies.

RC is looking for an excellent in vivo research scientist personnel, for executing high quality hands-on in vivo studies. This role will work in a team environment together with other RC team members, coordinating with BR’s scientific teams. In-depth in vivo work will comprise all aspects of working with various animal models. Our in vivo research work at BR helps to discover and develop therapeutics for patients’ unmet medical need.

 

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Perform state-of-the-art animal experimentation with the highest ethical and technical standards, setting up and animal models independently or through the team.
• Able to perform advanced, intermediate, and basic technical skills (compound administration by PO, IV, SC, IP, etc. routes, blood sample collection via different routes (ex: tail snip/vein, saphenous, abdominal aorta, vena cava, etc.). Tissue collection, clinical observation, necropsy etc.) on applicable in-house species (Mouse, Rat, Rabbit)
• Participate in scientific discussions, performing critical review of experimental protocols and identifying the best approach for in-vivo studies according to project needs.
• Continuously evaluate, and train on newest techniques and build scientific knowledge to ensure state-of-the-art in-vivo work.
• Closely interact with scientific customer base, providing optimal support, ability to build up a robust professional network and generate high quality data.
• Interest in data interpretation, statistics, and presentation, to propose next steps to customer.
• Be an excellent team player and show potential to operate within the Team to ensure appropriate performance, training, and professional development within the Team.
• Rota, weekend duties, early morning, or late evening dosing
• Routinely responsible for ensuring own compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines.
• Responsible for pursuing continuous learning/professional development opportunities, enhancing/expanding skill set, and reviewing CM techniques.

Role requirements:

• BS or Master’s in Life Sciences or equivalent experience
• Experience in a technical skills tract laboratory animal program or 3+ years preferred.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, research support, and high quality in-vivo focused science
• Theoretical and practical expertise in animal experimentation with focus on small animals.
• Hands on expertise with multiple animal disease and mechanistic models

• High ethical approach, committed to high standards of animal welfare.
• Strong customer-orientation, used to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders, strong aptitudes as a team player.
• Fluency in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., be able to work from a standing position for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive motion tasks.

Schedule: full time, shifted schedule

Includes either Saturday or Sunday

Some weekend on call, BR holiday coverage required. 

Multiple positions available

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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $39.13- $58.72/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market m