Research Scientist I In-vivo Radioligand Therapy
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Job Location:
Basel - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Location: Basel SwitzerlandFull time Onsite #LI-Onsite
This position at Novartis in Basel seeks a Research Scientist I to join the Radioligand Therapy (RLT) team focusing on in vivo oncology research including animal studies and pre-clinical imaging. Candidates should have a masters degree in a relevant field hands-on experience with animal models and radioactive sources and strong collaboration skills.
Job Description
Novartis Biomedical Research division is our Innovation engine. We have bold objectives to transform the lives of millions of people living with diseases and conditions and unmet medical needs.
Applications are invited for a Research Scientist I to carry out cutting-edge oncology drug discovery pharmacology research. We seek an experienced motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for in vivo oncology research. You will join the Radioligand Therapy (RLT) team to develop and validate novel targets in our world leading Oncology portfolio. The position is based in Basel Switzerland.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with rodents and a drive to perform in vivo oncology pharmacology studies including model development compound administration and trained in working with open radioactive sources. Hands-on background performing small animal imaging modalities such as PET/SPECT/uCT or in cell biology techniques is a plus. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as an integral part of global projects and be an active member of lab and project teams.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and characterize novel in vivo oncology models
Perform efficacy studies with cutting edge radioligand therapies
Perform biodistribution studies and metabolites analysis
Perform pre-clinical imaging studies including PET/SPECT/uCT
Perform and/or support colleagues with various in vitro and ex vivo activities (e.g. cell culture flow cytometry IHC immunofluorescence PCR Western blotting)
What you will bring to the role:
Masters degree in pharmacology cell biology medical physics bioengineering biotechnology or related field. Please note that for this position we do not require a PhD qualified candidate at this time.
Practical work experience in biomedical research from an industry or academic laboratory
Experience in performing animal studies (animal handling drug application sampling animal welfare regulations)
Experience in working with open radioactive sources
Self-motivated proactive and able to work independently
Desirable requirements
Knowledge and experience of standard cell biology techniques is desirable: cell culture IHC immunofluorescence flow cytometry quantitative real-time PCR transfection western blotting etc.
Highly collaborative team player that enjoys working across multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Knowledge of cancer biology
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
