Senior Scientist, Histology

Novartis•Cambridge, MA

15d•$93,800 - $174,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Area for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks a Senior Scientist to join its histology team. The team works to advance understanding of disease biology, contribute to target identification, and support discovery and optimization of medicines for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. The role collaborates with basic research scientists across disciplines and with clinicians. The position supports drug discovery through histology workflows, image-based quantification, data analysis, and experiment documentation. It also involves presenting results and assisting with research documents and publications. This position is based in Cambridge, MA and cannot be performed remotely.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or another life science field; minimum requirement is a BS plus five years of histology experience.
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 supporting 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 at laboratory and department meetings.
Assist in writing research documents and publications.