About the Role

Your key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Run and independently execute immunological, cellular and biochemical assays with target cells and immune cells to assess biotherapeutics functionality and immunogenic potential
• Competent and independent in executing immune assays: isolation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, cell culture (e.g. T or B cells, myeloid cells), multi color FACS analysis, proliferation or other functional assays, ELISA and ELISPOT
• Generates hypotheses to test, troubleshoots issues and designs and executes the next set of experiments with some input from senior lab members/manager.
• Work collaboratively with team members of the Immunogenicity and Mechanistic Immunology groups and with other collaborators at BRC, Oncology, Immunology or Discovery Science departments
• Regularly communicate and present results to lab head and project teams, prepare protocols and reports
• Open mindset, ability and eagerness to learn novel techniques or analysis tools based on project needs

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in Life Science disciplines, preferably immunology or cell biology/biochemistry
• At least 1 year of experience in an academic or industry laboratory setting
• Solid knowledge and interest in human immunology and cell biology/biochemistry.
• Experience with primary cell culture, immune cells, phenotyping, and protein biochemistry
• Demonstrated ability to develop new assays, critically analyze data, learn and combine new techniques and concepts quickly, design experiments
• Scientific curiosity, initiative, commitment, flexibility and good organization and presentation skills
• Work independently and as a team member with open communication with the groups and collaborators

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in cell and gene therapy or omics data analysis is a plus
• Experience with mouse in vivo work is a plus
• Learn and combine new techniques and concepts to design new experiments

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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.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $84,000 and $126,00/year ; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/2 4, 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.
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Division
Biomedical Research

Business Unit
Pharma Research

Location
USA

Site
Cambridge (USA)

Company / Legal Entity
U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.

Functional Area
Research & Development

Job Type
Full time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No