Research Associate I or II - Oncology Drug Discovery Biology(80-100%)*
Inseriert am: 19.05.2021
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Job ID 318366BR Position Title Research Associate I or II – Oncology Drug Discovery Biology(80-100%)* Apply to Job
Job Description
1 purpose...to reimagine medicine!
As part of the Oncology Drug Discovery Biology group of NIBR Oncology, you get the opportunity to work on projects that can change the life of cancer patients. By using a variety of molecular and cell biology approaches you will actively 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.
Your tasks:
- Assume an instrumental role in the validation of novel targets and the development of innovative therapeutic concepts and molecules
- Independently generate hypotheses, design, perform, analyze, interpret experiments and communicate data under some guidance of your team lead
- Recognize problems and provides input on solutions; suggest innovative approaches to established procedures to progress key drug discovery, technology, and/or early development projects
- Engage in manifold collaborations with other teams within Oncology and NIBR (Drug Discovery Biology, Enzymology and Biochemistry, Pharmacology) and show scientific curiosity, initiative, commitment, flexibility and good organization
- Efficiently contribute to maintaining a functional laboratory, technical equipment and tools
Minimum requirements
What you'll bring to the role:
- Qualification as Lab Technician (apprenticeship or ”Fachhochschule”) or first degree (MSc, BSc) in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or another relevant subject area
- ≥2 years practical work experience in biomedical research gained in an industry or academic laboratory.
- Proficiency and hands-on experience in applying a wide range of cellular/molecular biological and/or biochemical methods (in particular RNAi, CRISPR, qRT-PCR, cloning, cell culture, transient/stable cell line generation, immunoblotting, ELISA, enzymatic assays, protein purification)
- Good knowledge of cancer signaling/biology and/or experience with medium-throughput, plate-based assays is considered a plus
- Highly collaborative and self-motivated teammate, with excellent communications skills in English (oral/written) and proven ability to effectively collaborate
Why consider Novartis?
799 million. That’s how many lives our products touched in 2019. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
Imagine what you could do at Novartis!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. 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.
*Some restrictions on flexible working options may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable.
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