In-vivo Senior Scientist I (80-100%*)
About the Role
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Full time, permanent, onsite #LI-onsite
Novartis' Biomedical Research division is our Innovation engine. We have bold objectives to transform the lives of millions of people living with diseases and conditions and unmet medical needs We currently have an opportunity for a Senior in-vivo scientist to join us and contribute in making a real impact to patient lives.
This role is a highly technical and a specialized professional position responsible for collaborating with multi-discipline research programs by providing high quality & consistent in-vivo scientific/technical support. Perform supplemental tasks in assisting the Manager in coordinating Comparative Medicine - Research Collaborations (CM-RC) staff activities (eg scheduling, presentations).
Your responsibilities will include:
• Ensure state-of-the-art animal experimentation with highest ethical and technical standards: animal (mouse, rat) handling, substance application, clinical signs monitoring/scoring, blood/organ sampling or implementation of novel technologies
• Provide evaluation and interpretation of data and design of the next experiment with limited input from supervisor
• Professional experience in phenotyping activities advantageous (e.g. behavioural, metabolic, activity test)
• Weekend duties, early morning or late evening dosing
• Closely and independently interact with scientists
• Generate, review and understand experimental protocols, based on professional experience or continuous literature review
• Responsible for pursuing continuous learning/professional development opportunities, enhancing/expanding skill set, and reviewing CM techniques
Full time, permanent, onsite #LI-onsite
Novartis' Biomedical Research division is our Innovation engine. We have bold objectives to transform the lives of millions of people living with diseases and conditions and unmet medical needs We currently have an opportunity for a Senior in-vivo scientist to join us and contribute in making a real impact to patient lives.
This role is a highly technical and a specialized professional position responsible for collaborating with multi-discipline research programs by providing high quality & consistent in-vivo scientific/technical support. Perform supplemental tasks in assisting the Manager in coordinating Comparative Medicine - Research Collaborations (CM-RC) staff activities (eg scheduling, presentations).
Your responsibilities will include:
• Ensure state-of-the-art animal experimentation with highest ethical and technical standards: animal (mouse, rat) handling, substance application, clinical signs monitoring/scoring, blood/organ sampling or implementation of novel technologies
• Provide evaluation and interpretation of data and design of the next experiment with limited input from supervisor
• Professional experience in phenotyping activities advantageous (e.g. behavioural, metabolic, activity test)
• Weekend duties, early morning or late evening dosing
• Closely and independently interact with scientists
• Generate, review and understand experimental protocols, based on professional experience or continuous literature review
• Responsible for pursuing continuous learning/professional development opportunities, enhancing/expanding skill set, and reviewing CM techniques
Role Requirements
What you will bring to the role:
• Bachelor or Master degree (please note that we do not currently require a PhD/Postdoc level candidate for this position) with completed education as in-vivo laboratory technician (LTK 1 or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 - 8 years’ experience in a technical skills tract laboratory animal program required
• Good data analysis and statistical skills
• Superior written and oral communication and data documentation skills required
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, team player, detail-oriented
• Fluent in English
Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!
Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people and culture
We offer plentiful benefits, state-of-the art facilities
and helpful resources – all designed to help you
thrive personally as well as professionally. You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits rewards
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
*Restrictions on working flexibility may apply to this position and can be discussed at interview as 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 Write an email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
• Bachelor or Master degree (please note that we do not currently require a PhD/Postdoc level candidate for this position) with completed education as in-vivo laboratory technician (LTK 1 or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 - 8 years’ experience in a technical skills tract laboratory animal program required
• Good data analysis and statistical skills
• Superior written and oral communication and data documentation skills required
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, team player, detail-oriented
• Fluent in English
Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!
Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people and culture
We offer plentiful benefits, state-of-the art facilities
and helpful resources – all designed to help you
thrive personally as well as professionally. You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits rewards
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
*Restrictions on working flexibility may apply to this position and can be discussed at interview as 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 Write an email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network(link is external)
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