Job Description Summary

About the Role:
As a key member of the Analytical Development team, this individual will support developmental activities to aid in delivering gene therapy to patients. The successful candidate will support technical and development projects designed to characterize gene therapy products through an assortment of analytical methods. This role will also contribute to cross-functional activities including monitoring and characterizing of processes and products to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Growth mentality and passion to serve patients, his/her technical team and development programs is a must.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to execution of experiments for proof-of-concept studies and assay development/optimization
Participate in planning, execution and data analysis to support method qualification and validation activities
Contribute to the drafting of technical documents, including SOPs, assay forms, study protocols and reports
Ensure timely documentation of experiments performed, meeting appropriate GxP standards and communicate experimental outcomes and data analysis in real time to help derive conclusions and planning for next steps
Present experimental data in group/departmental meetings
Support method transfer to the internal QC group and/or external CROs to facilitate successful downstream performance of assays

Essential Requirements:

B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology or closely related discipline
B.S. with > 3 years or M.S. with > 1 year of industry experience, hands-on experience with various laboratory techniques including but not limited to: nucleic acid extraction, PCR, ddPCR, Bioanalyzer, next generation sequencing (NGS) and NGS library prep.
Highly motivated with "can do" attitude, high accountability and learning spirit
Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively while building strong relationships across multiple departments
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive timelines while maintaining high attention to detail
Prior knowledge and or experience on Laboratory automation tools/liquid handlers, sample management, lab management, project management is a plus.
Prior knowledge and/or experience related to GxP (e.g., GDP, GMP) environments, statistical software (e.g., JMP, R, etc.), and bioinformatics, is not required, but a plus

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $102,400 and $153,600/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/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. 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 veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$102,400.00 - $153,600.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Biotechnology, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data, Data Analysis, Design Of Experiments, Detail-Oriented, Dna Extraction, Drug Discovery, Ethics Laboratory, HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), Immunology, Lifesciences, Machine Learning (Ml), Molecular Biology, Operational Excellence, Organization, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Teams, Reports Writing, Research {+ 2 more}