Research Scientist

h3This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis /h3 pNovartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life /p pThis role is offered through Magnit Global, who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives. /p pReady to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on… /p pWhat if your expertise in in vivo oncology could help advance the next generation of radioligand therapies (RLT)? As a Research Scientist in our preclinical Radioligand Therapy team, you will develop and characterize oncology models, evaluate novel treatments, and generate insights that support our world-leading Oncology portfolio. Working collaboratively across global laboratory and project teams, you will apply your experience with rodents, pharmacology, bioanalysis, and imaging to help translate innovative science into potential new therapies for patients. /p h3Key

Responsibilities:
/h3 ul liDevelop and characterize novel in vivo oncology models to support preclinical radioligand therapy research. /li liConduct efficacy studies evaluating novel radioligand therapies across oncology programs. /li liPerform biodistribution studies and metabolite analyses to inform pharmacology decisions. /li liConduct small-animal positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and computed tomography (CT) imaging studies. /li liSupport in vitro and ex vivo activities, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting. /li /ul h3Essential

Requirements:
/h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related field. /li liHands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo oncology models, including dosing, sampling, and animal welfare requirements. /li liPractical in vivo experience gained within an academic or industry biomedical research laboratory. /li liTraining and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources. /li liAdvanced written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively. /li /ul h3Desirable

Requirements:
/h3 ul liExperience with positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, or computed tomography imaging in rodents and subsequent image analysis. /li liExperience with cellular and molecular biology methods. /li liExperience with immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, and sectioning. /li liStrong collaboration, organization, and communication skills, with experience working across interdisciplinary and cross-site teams.(e.g. cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, PCR, Western blotting) /li /ul h3Skills Desired: /h3 pAnalytical 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 /p h3Workload: /h3 p100% (40 hours per week) /p h3Role type: /h3 pOnsite /p h3Required start date: /h3 p4 January 2027 /p h3Contract: /h3 p2 years /p h3Why Novartis: /h3 pHelping 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? /p h3EEO Statement: /h3 pThe 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. /p h3Accommodation: /h3 pIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at /p