Research Scientist - Biochemistry (80-100%*)

Job Description

6500! That’s the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.

Applications are invited for Research Scientists in the Biochemistry group of the Oncology department at NIBR in Basel, Switzerland. The task will be to contribute to the identification and characterization of chemical entities that will become anticancer drugs of the future. We seek for an experienced and motivated associate that will contribute to pushing the boundaries of innovation with bold science by supporting in biochemistry different projects in the innovative field of radio ligand therapy (RLT).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Development of novel biochemical/biophysical assays using a wide range of technologies, especially SPR and TR-FRET.
• Contribution to functional characterization of proteins targets for RLT
• While the role will support the NIBR Radioligand Portfolio, the actual work that will be carried out is centered around the profiling of non-radiolabeled compounds and characterization of their mechanism of action
• Work in teams in a multi-disciplinary environment and across multi-sites
• Presentation of results to teams.

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

What you will bring to the role:

Master’s degree (or equivalent, but no PhD/Postdoc) with good knowledge in Biochemistry/Biophysics.
• Previous laboratory experience in a similar position in a drug discovery environment will be advantageous
• Good hands-on experience in conventional assay technologies used in drug discovery (e.g., FI, TR-FRET, FP) and biophysical methods particularly SPR
• Experience in protein-ligand interactions and data analysis with standard curve fitting
• Knowledge in lab automation (small laboratory workstations)
• Fluent in English (German or French speaking in addition would be an advantage)

Why Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

* This position is eligible for 80-100%* working time, however, some restrictions on flexible working options may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable.

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