Senior Scientist I/II, Cell Biology- CVM

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

293d • $85,400 - $158,600

About The Position

Relying on knowledge and skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology, identify and validate molecular targets that play a key role in a particular disease process. Use expertise to support drug discovery programs with a focus on cell-based assay development and execution. Independently conceive of experiments that implement the project strategy and lead to data-driven go or no-go decisions. This position will be located at Cambridge, MA and will not have the ability to be located remote.

Requirements

• MS degree plus 3 or more years of experience in Pharma or Biotech industry or a recent PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, or related life science field.
• High proficiency with fundamental experimental methods is a must (tissue culture, qPCR, western blotting).
• Fluorescence and confocal microscopy skills a plus.
• Experience with human iPS cell derived model systems a plus.
• Expertise in advanced molecular biology applications, CRISPR engineering, or reporter systems a plus.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular biology and related experimental approaches a plus.
• Ability to quickly grasp new techniques and focus on detail.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and computational data.
• Data analysis skills.
• Excellent team player, who demonstrates good communication skills, creative problem-solving capabilities, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Strong written, oral, and record keeping skills.
• Flexibility and aptitude for learning, with a passion to drive groundbreaking science.

Responsibilities

• Effectively runs complex experiments and/or takes opportunity to bring new techniques into lab.
• Practices efficient time management focuses on deliverables and is able to effectively prioritize when designing/undertaking experimental plan.
• Analyzes and communicates own results to department/project meetings.
• Broadens technical knowledge via departmental activities, literature reading and experiential learning.
• Utilizes established networks and builds new network connections, including outside of existing project team.
• Mentors junior member(s) of lab and/or project team.
• Influences within line function.
• Utilizes growing awareness of the drug discovery and/or early development pipeline to identify complex problems, present innovative solutions and drive their implementation.
• Skilled in collaboration across project team labs.
• Accountable for increasingly complex experiments; key contributor to the success of drug discovery, technology, and/or early development projects.
• Brings ideas from a concept or question to a decision in experimental design, based on previous observations.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $85,400- $158,600/year for Senior Scientist I and between $93,800-$174,000/year for Senior Scientist II.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree