Associate Expert Science & Technology, Analytical Development, Potency & Flow

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• This position requires strong organizational and scientific technical skills and experience with the routine handling of cells in culture.
• Plan, organize, perform and document scientific experiments under moderate supervision.
• Perform analytical testing including flow cytometry, and cell based bioassays including cytokine release, cytolytic activity and proliferation following appropriate SOPs and procedures.
• Review and approve data generated by other team members.
• Record and maintain meticulous records in electronic laboratory notebook in compliance with Quality standards
• Identify opportunities for method improvement and execute optimization of analytical methods\
• Drive project timelines and deliverables while meeting internal quality and data integrity requirements
• Communicate effectively and present complex data within the department and cross-functionally
• Author and review method related technical documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency and clarity
• Support lab management including inventorying, clinical sample cryopreservation, sample management

Essential Requirements:

• Education: BA/BS or MS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or other related science, plus a minimum of 1 year of prior experience in industry or academia.
• Understanding of the scientific principles underpinning of cellular based analytical methods including ELISA and Cell-based assays
• Expertise with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture including suspension cells.
• Scientific curiosity
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities
• Established ability to ork in a regulated environment
• Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills
• Must have good work ethic and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a large team and individually

Desirable Requirements:

• Human T-cell culture experience is preferred
• Experience writing laboratory SOPs and technical instructions is preferred
• Experience with GMP is preferred

The salary for this position is expected to range between $73,1500-$136,500/year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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