Peptide Purification and Automation Expert
Peptide Purification and Automation Expert
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#onsiteLocation: Basel Switzerland
Level: Principal Scientist II or Senior Principal Scientist
Full time onsite
At Novartis we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend peoples lives. We use innovative science and technology to address some of societys most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to more people. How can we continue to advance our science to help patients in need We believe the answers are found when curious courageous and collaborative people are empowered to ask new questions make bolder decisions and take smarter risks.
In Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) in Basel Switzerland we are at the core of Novartis purpose. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent scientist with strong expertise in parallel purification and automation. You will be complementing our existing team of separation and analytical experts with your passion and experience in designing and implementing integrated and automated workflows for the purification of new and emerging modalities. The successful candidate will understand projects in the context of the overall process and will be integral to their success by taking a leadership role in providing customized solutions thereby directly contributing to the discovery of new medicines!
Job Description
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Develop implement and oversee innovative solutions and workflows to advance parallel purification and analytics platforms that support diverse chemical modalities including peptides oligonucleotides and low molecular weight (LMW) compounds
- Implement and maintain robust scalable high-throughput purification platforms for peptides and additional modalities at different scales and with associated analytical processes
- Refine and optimize ongoing library purification workflows. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners to adapt equipment and processes in response to changing needs.
- Work closely with cross-site and cross-functional partner groups to support harmonized digital workflows hardware setups and data integration. Drive data standardization and advance capabilities for active learning
- Lead and mentor a team of experienced scientists. Cultivate an environment of professional growth and scientific excellence empowering team members to develop and deliver impactful results
- Anticipate emerging trends and future needs in automation solutions for purification and analytics. Drive forward-thinking strategies by working closely with chemists and project teams to enable cutting-edge solutions aligned with GDCs evolving priorities
- Serve as a subject matter expert within the organization by sharing domain-specific expertise introducing novel techniques and fostering creativity and resourcefulness. Contribute to shaping the groups strategic vision and future
- Actively participate in global internal and external scientific communities through presentations publications and professional networking
What you will bring to the role:
- Science or engineering degree (PhD or Masters) and at least 5 years of post-degree experience in automation and purification ideally in a drug discovery setting
- State-of-the-art knowhow and recent hands-on experience in implementing automation solutions including digital workflows (software/hardware) troubleshooting hardware systems and proficiency with current data workflow and analysis software packages
- Demonstrated expertise in peptide purification; experience in oligonucleotide and low molecular weight compound processing is highly desirable
- Hands-on experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to manage workflows data tracking and analytical reporting in a high-throughput environment
- A track record of coaching mentoring and leading a team of scientists as well as in establishing and driving cross-site and interdisciplinary collaborations
- History of initiating and driving projects independently to completion with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization and build consensus across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Strong connections within external networks in the parallel purification and automation community are highly desirable
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required
Why Novartis:Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend peoples 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: to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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