Senior Scientist, Cancer Biology

Job Description Summary

The Oncology research department at Biomedical Research is recruiting a Senior Scientist with a strong background in cellular and molecular biology to join their Target validation and drug discovery group based in Cambridge, MA. We seek a motivated and ambitious scientist wishing to continue a successful scientific career in a fast-paced drug discovery environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Generates hypotheses to test, troubleshoots issues and designs and executes the next set of experiments with input
• Design, perform and interpret in vitro experiments
• Propose experimental alternatives, explore and introduce novel technologies and approaches.
• Analyze and effectively report data, as well as presenting the data in different team meetings
• Critical reading of the literature and ability to apply it to the project
• Closely work with multiple teams across expertise groups within Oncology
• Efficiently contribute to maintain a functional laboratory, technical equipment and tools

Essential Requirements:

• This position will be located at the Cambridge, MA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will not require any travel. Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in cellular biology, molecular biology or another relevant discipline
• 5-8 years of research experiences in oncology, target validation, or related drug discovery activities
• CRISPR, shRNA, qRT-PCR, cloning, cell culture, cell viability/death assays, transient/stable cell line generation, immunoblotting, FACS
• Proficiency and hands-on experience in applying a wide range of cellular and molecular biological methods
• Experience designing, performing and interpreting in vitro experiments; propose experimental alternatives, explore and introduce novel technologies and approaches; training junior members and developing new lab techniques
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English (oral/written)
• Working in a highly productive, fast-paced environment; highly collaborative and self-motivated team player, with critical scientific thinking; excellent organizational skills

Preferred Requirements

• Masters Degree in cellular biology, molecular biology or another relevant discipline
• Experience using basic bioinformatics tools to support experimental design, data analysis and interpretation

The salary for this position is expected to range between $85,400 and $158,600 per 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.

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.

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Salary Range

$85,400.00 - $158,600.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Curiosity, Data, Data Analysis, Design Of Experiments, Detail-Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Drug Discovery, Ethics, Gene Therapy, Immunology, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Machine Learning (Ml), Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology {+ 11 more}