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Novartis Hiring for ADME Scientist – Assay support /Bioanalysis job in Cambridge Full Time
NIBR is the innovation engine of Novartis, with a focus on discovering innovative new drugs that will change the practice of medicine. We have an open and entrepreneurial culture, encouraging collaboration internally and externally with academic groups and within industry alliances to make effective therapies. Growing the area of new modality therapeutics is part of the longer-term strategic plan and investment of Novartis, and this role will facilitate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) optimization of new modality therapeutics in close collaboration with other line functions and disease areas at NIBR.
The discovery absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) group within the Pharmacokinetic Sciences (PKS) Department at the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research (NIBR) is looking for a highly qualified multi-disciplinary team-oriented Scientist with emphasis in the area of in vitro ADME with experience in bioanalytical and laboratory automation instrumentation/technologies.
What you will be doing:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Daily operation of existing in vitro ADME assays as well as assisting in the development of new ADME assays
• High volume tuning, and sample analysis of compounds on mass spectrometers, as well as assay and instrument troubleshooting.
• A good understanding of laboratory equipment, automation, and software is desirable.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong experimental and problem solving skills, excellent collaboration and communication skills (both written and oral), and an eagerness to learn.
• Demonstration of meeting timelines and excellent time management is favored. The ability to work in a team-based drug discovery/development environment is essential.What you’ll bring to the role:
• B.S. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry or a closely related discipline with 0-3 years experience in a scientific support role is desired.
• Understanding of bioanalysis utilizing LC-MS with special emphasis on the application of high throughput in vitro ADME sample analysis in a drug discovery setting is desirable.
• Experience with laboratory automation systems is preferable.
Why Novartis
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re 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’s 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 here at Novartis!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients 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 in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] 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.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $72,000 and $109,000/ year; however, 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
