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Cambridge, MA, USA
94K-174K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
94K-174K Annually
Senior level
Develop tissue-based biomarker assays, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and histology, for oncology clinical trials and exploratory research. Support assay transfer to contract research organizations, work across therapeutic modalities and disease indications, and contribute to image analysis and technical development. Requires a relevant master’s degree and at least two years of related experience.
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Job Description Summary

Job Title: Senior Scientist
Summary
Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position.
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Telecommunication/WFH allowed. Position reports to Cambridge, MA
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Senior Scientist will work within a sub-team of OPB, primarily passionate about tissue based biomarker assay development (e.g., IHC, ISH, and FIHC) for eventual transfer to external contract research organizations as part of clinical trials or for exploratory research on preclinical and consented clinical and commercial samples. The Senior Scientist will help support programs across a wide range of therapeutic modalities and disease indications within Oncology and have opportunities to develop additional skills in image analysis and participate in technical development within OPB.


 

Job Description

Essential Requirements: 

Master’s degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field.

2 years of work experience in the job offered or related position; and

Experience with the following:

  • Immunohistochemical
  • Immunofluorescence techniques
  • Histology

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: 

The salary for this position is expected to range between $100,755 to $174,200 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. 


 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] 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.


 

Salary Range

$93,800.00 - $174,200.00


 

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Curious Mindset, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Gene Therapy, Immunology, Machine Learning (ML), Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Patient Care, Science

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