Research Scientist - Adaptive Immunity (80-100%*)

Job Description Summary

Location: Basel, Switzerland
Full time, permanent, onsite, #LI-Onsite
We seek a highly-motivated Scientific Associate who enjoys working in a collaborative research laboratory to join the Adaptive Immunity group within the Immunology Disease Area of Novartis Biomedical Research in Basel, Switzerland.
The Adaptive Immunity group integrates fundamental and translational research to identify/validate new targets and develop novel drugs to modulate dysregulation of B and T lymphocytes across different immunological diseases. In this team, you will work in a science-driven environment and will have the opportunity to contribute to the understanding of disease pathophysiology enabling the development of innovative medicines.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Independently design and execute cell-based in vitro functional experiments to support ongoing drug discovery and exploratory projects

• Explore and develop new methods and techniques with focus on problem-solving to advance target validation, mechanism-of-action studies and drug discovery projects

• Independently analyze and interpret your data prepare summaries and present them in lab and team meetings

• Document experimental work according to the data quality requirements and contribute to report writing

Minimum requirements:

• BSc/MSc (or equivalent qualification) in biological sciences with a strong background in immunology, as well as cellular and molecular biology

• Experience in Molecular and Cell Biology techniques, comprising but not restricted to cultivation and manipulation of cell lines, isolation and functional characterization of primary immune cells, multicolour flow cytometry, biochemical assays (cytokine assays, immunoprecipitation, Western immunoblot, qPCR, transfections/viral transductions)

• Strong interest in working in a creative environment where you demonstrate proactiveness, a flexible attitude and scientific curiosity

• For experienced research associates: willingness to mentor junior lab members (e.g. master students) as well as proven ability to support multiple activities in parallel is viewed as plus

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively across teams in a well-organized, dedicated and efficient manner

• Fluency in English

*Restrictions on flexible working and reduced working time may apply and can be discussed at interview stage if required

Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Algorithms, Algorithms, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Curiosity, Data, Data Analysis, Design Of Experiments, Detail-Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Drug Discovery, Ethics, Hypothesis Testing, Immunology, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Organization {+ 6 more}