Research Scientist - Compound Management Group

Job Description

4 FDA approved drugs; 15+ clinical candidates; 400+ patents; 20 years of NIBR San Diego history! For over 21 years, NIBR - San Diego has been doing cutting-edge innovative drug discovery for Novartis global research organization.

We are seeking a Research Scientist for our Compound Management (CM) Group at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), San Diego to work in a highly automated, highly interactive, and fast-paced environment to enable efficient compound distribution locally and worldwide. As a member of the global CM community, you will help accelerate drug discovery through operational excellence in a flexible and dynamic environment.
You will conduct routine operation and maintenance of laboratory robotics as well as interfacing with web-based software tools. Some of the laboratory tasks would include retrieval and storage of solutions from semi-automated and automated stores, use of automated instruments for dissolution and solution transfers, coordination of shipments of orders to and from other Novartis sites and/or CROs.
Your Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Fulfillment of dry and solution-based compound sample requests for local and/or global Novartis sites and for external collaborators.
• Retrieval and storage of compounds from automated and semi-automated stores
• Operation of laboratory robotics requiring machine setup and post-processing procedures using established lab protocols
• Maintain and troubleshoot the automation with input from senior lab members to ensure quality
• Manual compound weighing
• Work collaboratively across lab with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Identify issues and implement solutions to meet the needs of project teams/colleagues.

As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to [email protected] .

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Minimum Requirements

What You’ll Bring to the Role:
• A BS or equivalent degree in chemical or biological sciences with at least 1 year
working in a chemical laboratory setting.
• Previous experience operating and troubleshooting various instrumentation highly desired.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Novartis?
799 million. That’s how many lives our products touch. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.

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.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Vaccine Policy: While Novartis does not require vaccination at this time, for certain Novartis sites in the US all associates and candidates may be required to either upload an image of their COVID-19 vaccine card demonstrating proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 (or other similar evidence of vaccination) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken by the associate or candidate within the past seven days to enter any of our sites and/or customer office or healthcare facility, as well as prior to participating in other work related off-site meetings. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $99,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. 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, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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