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Job Description Summary
Location: Basel, SwitzerlandFull time, onsite, #LI-Onsite
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world of healthcare? Novartis is a global healthcare company committed to discovering new ways to improve and extend people's lives, through precise understanding of diseases molecular underpinnings, and elaboration of cutting-edge therapies and modalities. We are looking for a dedicated and independent Research Scientist with a strong background in the field of cellular and molecular biology to join our Oncology Drug Discovery Team located in Basel.
Job Description
You will be responsible for the generation of novel, high quality data to progress preclinical drug discovery Low Molecular Weight (LMW) and Radioligand Therapy (RLT) programs. By using a variety of molecular and cell biology approaches you will contribute to the biological understanding of cancer targets, the development of suitable assays, the optimization and characterization of candidate therapeutics and their progression to clinical testing.
While closely interacting with your lab head and colleagues in the group, you will be expected to flexibly contribute to local and global projects as needed and to proactively share knowhow and experience across groups.
Why Join Us: At Novartis we are committed to fostering the professional growth of every associate. In this role, you will have the opportunity to increase your expertise and acquire novel skills, as well as taking increasing responsibilities, contributing to Project Teams’ impact and successes
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 and outside Oncology.
Design, interpret and consolidate/report data of the respective experiments
Efficiently manage and maintain a functional laboratory, technical equipment and tools
Minimum requirements:
First degree (MSc, BSc) in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or other biology-related discipline
Practical work experience in biomedical research gained in an industry or academic laboratory (ideally 3/4 years post BSc)
Proficiency and hands-on experience in applying a wide range of cellular and molecular biological methods (in particular molecular cloning, cell culture, cell line generation using viral vectors, immunoblotting, ELISA, FACS, Gene silencing/Gene knock-out)
Basic knowledge of cancer signaling/biology considered a plus
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/written)
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
*Please note that restrictions on flexible working may apply and will be discussed at interview stage if applicable
Skills Desired