BS/MS Scientist Biochemistry: Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease

Job description

Job Description

The Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease Department (CVM) at the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research (NIBR) is committed to discovering innovative treatments for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and is seeking a highly motivated and qualified scientist to join the Biochemistry group.
The responsibilities of this position include development and execution of biochemical, biophysical, or cell-based assays and ex vivo tissue analysis to support target validation, mechanism of action and pre-clinical therapeutic development of CVM programs.
The candidate will also be expected to document work in a timely manner, assist in writing of research documents and publications, and present data inside, and perhaps outside, NIBR.
Posting Title

BS/MS Scientist Biochemistry: Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Qualified candidates should possess a MS degree in biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering or a related field, or a BS degree and at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience. In addition, expertise in one or more of the following areas is important: biochemistry, biophysics, enzymology, cell-based assays in primary cells or cell lines, or cellular mechanism of action and target validation studies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively in a team environment and to learn new techniques are essential. A record of accomplishment, as demonstrated by publication(s) or abstract (s), is preferred, whereas previous industrial experience is not essential.
Job Type

Full Time
Country

USA
Work Location

Cambridge, MA
Functional Area

Research & Development
Division

NIBR
Business Unit

CVM Disease Area
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

NIBRI
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