Principal Scientist, Biotherapeutics Bioanalyst Bench Scientist

Novartis • San Diego, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Biotherapeutics Analytics and Bioanalytics group in Novartis San Diego is seeking a Principal Scientist to join the Biologics Research Center. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and apply fit-for-purpose analyses of ex vivo samples to enable early-stage project teams to address key scientific questions required for successful project progression. Although the group supports projects deploying a wide variety of biotherapeutic modalities (antibodies and smaller formats, multi-specifics, protein conjugates, recombinant proteins and both cell and gene therapy, the initial focus of this position is the targeted delivery of nucleic acid modalities to various cell types of interest. The ideal candidate is a hands on bench scientist who can interact with various project teams to define stage-appropriate analyses, work with junior associates to jointly implement the required measurements, and present the results to the project team to enable decisions.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in an applicable life sciences field, with 10+ years’ experience working in a research laboratory in the biotech/pharma industry, or PhD with 2+ years of related industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising junior level associates (or supervision of outsourced work).
• Demonstrated experience developing and running nucleic acid-based analyses from both in vitro and ex vivo samples (mRNA knockdown assessment, stem loop qPCR based measurements, ddPCR etc.).
• Effective collection, documentation, processing and interpretation of data from multiple experiments followed by independent design of the next experiment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with classical protein and biotherapeutic analytical techniques including ligand binding assay development.
• Working understanding of various modes of chromatography and protein mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Interact with early-stage discovery teams to understand goals and current challenges faced by the project
• Propose fit-for-purpose analyses best suited to address question at hand
• Implement effective sample analyses pipelines to process and analyze ex vivo samples from numerous projects
• Assign/oversee the work of more junior associates in addition to their own bench responsibilities
• Collate results and explain implications to the research team
• Explore opportunities in both equipment and digital automation to increase sample throughput

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree