Senior Scientist I

Novartis; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Senior Scientist in Cambridge, MA to advance tissue-based biomarker assays (IHC/ISH/FIHC) for clinical trials and exploratory research. You will work with an OPB sub-team, supporting oncology programs and potentially transferring work to CROs for external studies.

The role requires a Master’s in a relevant field and 2 years of experience with IHC, IF, and histology, with telecommunication/remote work options and a strong emphasis on assay development and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field.
• 2 years of work experience in the job offered or related position; and
• Immunohistochemical, Immunofluorescence techniques, Histology.

Responsibilities

• Senior Scientist will work within a sub-team of OPB, primarily passionate about tissue based biomarker assay development (e.g., IHC, ISH, and FIHC) for eventual transfer to external contract research organizations as part of clinical trials or for exploratory research on preclinical and consented clinical and commercial samples.
• Senior Scientist will help support programs across a wide range of therapeutic modalities and disease indications within Oncology and have opportunities to develop additional skills in image analysis and participate in technical development within OPB.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Histology

Education

Master's degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Scientist

Summary: Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position.

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Telecommunication/WFH allowed. Position reports to Cambridge, MA

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Senior Scientist will work within a sub-team of OPB, primarily passionate about tissue based biomarker assay development (e.g., IHC, ISH, and FIHC) for eventual transfer to external contract research organizations as part of clinical trials or for exploratory research on preclinical and consented clinical and commercial samples. The Senior Scientist will help support programs across a wide range of therapeutic modalities and disease indications within Oncology and have opportunities to develop additional skills in image analysis and participate in technical development within OPB.

Job Description

Essential Requirements

Master's degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field.

2 years of work experience in the job offered or related position; and

• Immunohistochemical
• Immunofluorescence techniques
• Histology

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $100,755 to $174,200 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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

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Salary Range

$93,800.00 - $174,200.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Curious Mindset, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Gene Therapy, Immunology, Machine Learning (ML), Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Patient Care, Science