Full Time
Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Posted 4 years ago

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Novartis

Job Description

Research Scientist I or II – Cellular immunology lab, Novartis, Basel, Switzerland

6000! 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. This position is for a temporary research associate within a cellular immunology lab in the Autoimmunity, Transplantation and Inflammation (ATI) group in Basel, Switzerland.

This role is limited for 6 – 12 months.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Plan, organize and perform experiments involving the isolation and culture of primary immune cells.
Characterize the features and functional properties of immune cells using various cell-based assays multicolor flow cytometry as well as analytical biochemical assays
Profile potential drug candidates to understand their mechanism of action
Work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary drug discovery environment

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.

Minimum Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:
A Master’s degree in immunology, cell biology or related discipline with 5+ years of experience
Solid experience with isolation and culture of primary immune cells, multicolor flow cytometry, standard molecular and cell biology techniques, and analytical methods (e.g. ELISA, qPCR)
Advantageous extra skills include hands-on experience in Cytek/Aurora spectral flow cytometry and/or in vitro immune cell work using lentiviral/retroviral vectors or CRISPR technology
The ability to analyze and interpret results leading to new hypotheses
Scientific curiosity and a proactive mindset
Business-level/ fluent English and excellent communication skills to discuss and present your work in team meetings

Why consider Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, 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 team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Division

NIBR

Business Unit

AUTO/TRANS/INFL – NIBR

Country

Switzerland

Work Location

Basel

Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Research & Development