Research Scientist – Bioanalytics/SPR
Novartis
August 29, 2026
On-site
Cambridge, MA
Clinical Research and Development
Internal Job Title: Research Scientist II
Position Location: Cambridge, MA (onsite)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide basic data analysis to interpret own experiments across learned assays; assess whether hypotheses were appropriately tested and answered.
- Demonstrate awareness of other departmental activities related to assigned projects.
- Operate in an interdisciplinary setting; collaborate within/across teams and train junior associates as needed.
- Present research and participate constructively in working project teams and at lab meetings.
Essential Requirements / Qualifications:
- MS (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related) with <2 years relevant experience; OR BS/apprenticeship (or equivalent) with >2 years relevant drug discovery/lab research experience. Not a PhD-level position.
- Direct experience in antibody characterization by surface plasmon resonance (e.g., Biacore).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated Novartis Values & Behaviors.
- Distinguished team spirit and scientific drive.
- High flexibility; excellent organizational and communication skills.
Desirable Requirements:
- Background in binding characterization using Fortebio, Kinexa, flow cytometry, LigandTracer; and functional assay development (e.g., ELISA).
- Experience with mammalian cell culture.
Position Location: Cambridge, MA (onsite)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide basic data analysis to interpret own experiments across learned assays; assess whether hypotheses were appropriately tested and answered.
- Demonstrate awareness of other departmental activities related to assigned projects.
- Operate in an interdisciplinary setting; collaborate within/across teams and train junior associates as needed.
- Present research and participate constructively in working project teams and at lab meetings.
Essential Requirements / Qualifications:
- MS (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related) with <2 years relevant experience; OR BS/apprenticeship (or equivalent) with >2 years relevant drug discovery/lab research experience. Not a PhD-level position.
- Direct experience in antibody characterization by surface plasmon resonance (e.g., Biacore).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated Novartis Values & Behaviors.
- Distinguished team spirit and scientific drive.
- High flexibility; excellent organizational and communication skills.
Desirable Requirements:
- Background in binding characterization using Fortebio, Kinexa, flow cytometry, LigandTracer; and functional assay development (e.g., ELISA).
- Experience with mammalian cell culture.