Senior Scientist, Histology

Novartis•Cambridge, MA

15d•$93,800 - $174,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist will join Novartis’s histology team within the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Area for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The team works to advance understanding of disease biology, support target identification, and contribute to the discovery and optimization of medicines for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. The role collaborates with basic research scientists across multiple disciplines and with clinicians. The position supports drug discovery through histology work, image-based quantification, data analysis, experimental documentation, and presentation of results. It also contributes to research documents and publications. This position is based in Cambridge and cannot be performed remotely.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or another life science field; a minimum of a BS plus five years of histology experience is specified.
Knowledge of histology techniques, including tissue processing and sectioning, special stains, automated IHC, IF multiplex, ISH, and image analysis.
Attention to detail and ability to quickly grasp new techniques.
Knowledge of statistics and computational data analysis.
Strong communication skills, creative problem-solving capabilities, and ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
Exemplary laboratory practices and record-keeping skills.
Flexibility, aptitude for learning, and passion for advancing science.

Responsibilities

Perform histology work to support drug discovery, including gross sectioning, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and digitization of slides.
Quantify study results using automated image analysis programs, including HALO and HALO AI.
Analyze data and document experiments in a laboratory notebook.
Present results in laboratory and department meetings.
Assist with writing research documents and publications.