Novartis
Preferred start date: March/April
Latest start date: May
Duration: 6 months
Key responsibilities:
- Perform affinity and kinetics determinations of antibody-antigen interactions using Biacore (surface plasmon resonance, SPR) and solution equilibrium titration techniques (SET)
- Design and execute experiments to investigate the mode of action of antibodies
- Contribute to the optimization of antibodies, improving their affinity, developability, and other relevant factors
- Active collaboration between the Immunology disease area and Biologics Research Center with regular presentation of scientific data at internal meetings
- Utilize techniques such as SPR (Biacore), flow cytometry, ELISA, functional assays to evaluate antibody binding specificity, affinity, and biological activity
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Role Requirements
Essential requirements:
- Recent master’s graduate with a degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a similar field
- Proficient in English (written and spoken)
- Experience/Professional requirements:
- Experience in cell culture and general molecular biology techniques
- Capability of independently running experiments
Desirable requirements:
- Prior experience with SPR measurements (e.g., on Biacore instruments)
- Background in immunology
- Good knowledge of antibodies
- Excellent team player
- Good communication and presentation skills
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Accessibility and accommodation
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Division
Biomedical Research
Business Unit
IMMUNOLOGY – NIBR
Work Location
Basel
Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharma AG
Functional Area
Interns/Students on Novartis Payroll
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Internship
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
Yes
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