Job ID 319625BR Position Title Research Scientist I, Oncology Research (80-100%) Apply to Job
Job Description
6500! That’s the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.
The Oncology Research department at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research is recruiting for an independent scientist / scientific associate with a strong background in cellular and molecular biology to join their Oncology Translational Research group in Basel, Switzerland.
You will be responsible for the generation of novel, high quality data to progress translational research programs. By using a variety of molecular and cell biology approaches you will contribute to the identification of molecular predictors of response to cancer drugs, resistance or survival mechanisms in presence of such drugs and to the discovery of combination therapy opportunities. 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.
Your responsibilities:
• Independently perform and interpret experiments under the leadership of a Lab Head
• Propose experimental alternatives, explore and introduce novel technologies and approaches
• Use literature and apply it practically
• Closely work with multiple teams across expertise groups within Oncology (Target Identification and Validation, Drug Discovery Biology, Cellular Assays, Enzymology and Biochemistry, Pharmacology)
• Consolidate, report data and present in context as needed
• Efficiently manage and maintain a functional laboratory, technical equipment and tools
Minimum requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
• MSc or BSc or qualified Lab Technician (apprenticeship/vocational training) in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or other relevant discipline, Advanced/Fluent English oral and written
• Practical work experience in biomedical research from an industry or academic laboratory
• Proficiency and hands-on experience in applying a wide range of cellular and molecular biological methods (in particular RNAi, qRT-PCR, cloning, cell culture, cell viability assays, transient/stable cell line generation, immunoblotting, ELISA)
• Basic experience using basic bioinformatics tools to support experimental design, data analysis and interpretation is considered a plus
• Knowledge of cancer signalling/biology is additionally preferred
Desirable requirements:
• Used to successfully work within a high productivity and quality environment, Proven ability to effectively collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment and across sites
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated team player, Excellent organizational and communication skills
Why consider Novartis?
769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we are proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what is possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
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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