Sr. Scientist II / Principal Scientist I Biomarker Development, Translational Medicine

Role Summary

Sr. Scientist II / Principal Scientist I Biomarker Development, Translational Medicine

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise with a special focus on ligand binding assay such as ELISAs (MSD, Luminex, ELLA), mass spectrometry, point-of-care testing.
• Develop, validate and implement targeted singleplex / multiplex biomarker assays internally and/or at external vendors
• Present results at internal meetings and in collaboration with MCS Activity Lead
• Work in a matrix environment and collaborate with a team of lab scientists to apply innovative biomarker solutions.
• Work independently design, execute, and interpret experiments
• Ensure high quality and timely delivery of internal and external results
• Conduct activities in compliance with Novartis policies, Values and Behavior and relevant guidelines
• Network internally to expand scientific and technical knowledge.
• This is an on-site role (100%)

Qualifications

• BA/MS in Biology, biochemistry or related discipline with 4-7 years of professional hands-on experience in Method development/Validation of immunoassays in industry or biotechnology environment required at the Senior Scientist II level and 7 plus years at the Principal Scientist I level. Bachelors with 6+ years of experience in industry or biotechnology environment may be considered. PhD with appropriate experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency running variety of immunoassay platforms such as MSD, Luminex, Ella etc.
• Experience with Quanterix Simoa and Mass Spectrometry is a plus.
• Implement best practices for operation and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Experience in troubleshooting of immunoassays and assay transfer to CROs
• Experience with multiplex assays and profiling platforms is highly desired.
• Experience with automated Western blots, Cobas is a plus.
• Illustrated ability to be creative, self-motivated, work collaboratively and independently.
• Analytical thinking, willingness to accept responsibility, and teamwork skills
• Experience working in a global organization and matrix-resourcing model
• Good Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Soft MaxPro, SMART Book, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism, Watson LIMS)
• Good communication skills for oral and written in English
• Understanding of regulatory requirement relevant to Biomarker Development (e.g. GCLP, ICH)