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Scientific Associate INovartis Group Companies • Emeryville, CA, United States
Scientific Associate I

Scientific Associate I

Novartis Group Companies • Emeryville, CA, United States
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description Summary

Novartis' Global Health group is looking for a highly motivated and talented biologist to support a drug discovery program focusing on emerging viruses with pandemic potential and parasitic diseases. The successful candidate will work in a team lead by a Ph.D. level scientist and will be accountable for the design, execution and interpretation of biochemical and cellular assays to support the discovery and characterization of novel drug candidates.

Job Description

#LI-Onsite

Internal job title : Research Scientist

Location : Emeryville, CA

Please note : This is a short-term contract assignment, not to exceed 6 months.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop and run new biochemical and cellular assays to support drug discovery efforts
  • Troubleshoot assays with minimal input from supervisor
  • Conduct mechanism of action studies
  • Liaise with various functions such as Protein Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Work with external collaborators and contract research organizations
  • Present findings at internal scientific meetings

Essential Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Extensive mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experience required
  • Ability to implement standard operating procedure (SOP) with minimal / no assistance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to give presentations
  • Critical reading of scientific journals and independently comes up with new SOP
  • Assist in new standard operating procedure (SOP) preparation and implementation
  • Highly collaborative within the team and across disciplines.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience in drug discovery industrial setting
  • Assay development experience
  • 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 veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

    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

    $52,400.00 - $97,400.00

    Skills Desired

    Algorithms, Algorithms, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Curiosity, Data, Data Analysis, Design Of Experiments, Detail-Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Drug Discovery, Ethics, Hypothesis Testing, Immunology, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Organization {+ 6 more}

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