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$ 60600 - 112600
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The Neuroscience Disease Area at Novartis is looking for a Research Scientist specializing in histology to perform tissue-based analysis in support of discovery and validation of disease relevant targets and pathways at the San Diego campus primarily focusing on gene therapies.Job Description
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Site: San Diego CA
Key Responsibilities:
- Sample receipt logging and dissection of rodent samples.
- Perform standard histology procedures including tissue processing embedding sectioning staining and image capture of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues and cell lines.
- Perform specialized assays such as immunohistochemistry immunofluorescence and in situ hybridization.
- Carry out automated assays on Ventana Discovery Ultra and Bond RX automated platforms.
- Process chromogenic and fluorescent slides for scanning using Leica AT2 and Akoya Vectra Polaris instruments.
- Perform image analysis and processing using Indica Labs HALO software.
- Generate quantitative data using Graph Pad Prism.
- Record all experiments in electronic laboratory notebook.
- Participate in study planning with histology scientists and program team lead.
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S. degree in biology molecular biology or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in standard histological techniques.
- Experience with automated histology specific equipment is desirable.
- Knowledge of microscopy image analysis and processing
- Thorough computer literacy (Word Excel PowerPoint and Graph Pad Prism and) is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Prior experience in tissue-based assays including histology in situ hybridization immunohistochemistry fluorescence applications and microscopy is desirable.
- Experience with automated histology specific equipment is desirable.
The salary for this position is expected to range between $60000 and $112000 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 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 gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
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Analytical Skill Analytical Skill Analytical Thinking Anesthesia Animal Testing Animal Welfare Biology Chemistry Clinical Pharmacology Skills Collaboration Communication Skills Data Data Analysis Decision Making Design Of Experiments Detail-Oriented Ethics Hypothesis Testing Laboratory Lifesciences Medical Research Organization Pain Management Pharmacology Problem Solving Skills 7 moreEmployment Type
Full-Time
