Analytical Lab Associate in Biocatalysis Team

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As part of the Global Drug Development (GDD) team, you will join the Biocatalysis Team in Chemical & Analytical Development (CHAD) to unlock the next breakthroughs by enzyme evolution. As a highly motivated analytical lab technician, you will support and expand the development of biocatalytic processes across Novartis. Our success will have a direct impact on the sustainability of the future productions processes of Novartis. The position is a perfect opportunity for you as enthusiastic scientist to apply your own expertise in an exciting and innovative pharmaceutical environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting high throughput routine analytics for a variety of compound classes with a focus on small molecules (oligonucleotides and proteins occasionally) using LC-UV, LC-MS, SFC-UV, SFC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS and RapidFire-MS
• Interpretation of analytical data, if needed using statistical tools
• Documentation of analytical raw data utilizing dedicated LIMS system to track samples and related analyses
• Development of analytical methods for LC-UV, LC-MS, SFC-UV, SFC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS and RapidFire-MS analysis
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment
• Assistance for the development and execution of assays to support enzyme screenings in high-throughput (HTP) format

Essential requirements:

• Lab technician or BSc/MSc level in analytical chemistry, ideally with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong general analytical background and familiarity with standard analytical techniques; experience with small molecule detection
• Solid hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and excellent understanding of analytical separation, detection and measurement concepts
• Comfortable with multi-tasking of repetitive routine operations
• Strong organizational and documentation competence (e.g. record keeping, lab notebook, reports)
• Ready to work in an international and multidisciplinary team
• Open-minded personality and "can do" attitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good communication skills in English (oral and written)

Desirable requirements:

• Experience with small molecule detection by LC-MS and GC-MS
• Knowledge of triple quadrupole mass spectrometry
• Familiar with analytical software, e.g. MassHunter or Chromeleon

Workload
: 100% (40 hours per week)

Role type:
Onsite

Required start date:
March 2026

Contract:
3 years

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?

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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.

Accommodation:
If 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