Research Scientist, AAV Cell & Gene Therapy

Research & Development      ·        Cambridge, MA          ·      Full time

Job ID:  354281BR

Job Title:  Research Scientist, AAV Cell & Gene Therapy

Job Description

6000! 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. NIBR Biologics Center (NBC) builds the cell and gene therapy pipeline in collaboration with NIBR Disease Areas and Platforms via a breadth of technologies for discovery of antibody, protein and gene therapy-based therapeutics.

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join the Biotherapeutic Engineering and Gene Therapy (BEGT) group within NBC in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The BEGT group drives a diverse portfolio of modalities including therapeutic proteins, multi-specific antibodies, CAR-T, RNA therapeutics and AAV. Through innovative and rational protein design as well as cell and viral engineering, the BEGT group works collaboratively within NIBR to broaden the use of biologics into therapeutic applications where conventional antibodies have limitations.

What you’ll be doing:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the production of AAV materials to advance gene therapy programs.
• Explore new technologies and find creative solutions to advance AAV platform.
• Design and execute experiments.
• Assist with general laboratory maintenance and logistics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address unmet technology needs.
• Present research findings internally and externally to cross-functional teams
• Maintain a detailed electronic laboratory notebook.

This position will be located at the Cambridge, MA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 0% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).

Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only): While Novartis does not require vaccination for Covid-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for Covid-19 at this time, 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. 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 Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com.

EEO Statement

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Minimum requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• B.S in in Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry or related field with 1+ years of relevant lab experience.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and related techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in molecular biology.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to thrive in a team and be comfortable working on and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, creativity, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly collaborative spirit inside and outside of department to advance gene therapy platform from idea conception to technology application.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge AAV biology and production is a plus.

Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, 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!

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 tas.nacomms@novartis.com 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.

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Division: NIBR
Business Unit: BIOLOGICS NIBR
Country: USA
Work Location: Cambridge, MA
Company/Legal Entity: NIBRI
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No
Early Talent: Yes

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