Senior Expert Science & Technology (Oligonucleotide Chemist)

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Location: Basel Switzerland #onsite

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Oligonucleotide Chemist in our CHAD department here in Basel.

Job Description

Your responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Defining fit-for-purpose synthesis strategyfor drug substance manufacturing and Health Authority documentation.
Develop efficient and scalable oligonucleotide processes on relevant projects within Novartis portfolio across different scales.
Be part of the Oligo chemist / engineering team to develop and optimize syntheses used in process R&D.
Investigate various approaches for oligonucleotide preparation and evaluate their potential by applying cutting-edge automated platforms.
Ensuring utilization of state-of-the-art technologies and science.
Efficient use of lab resources.
Maintaining oversight on process safety.
Co-leading the process transferto pilot plants.
Serving asconsultants for troubleshootingduring campaigns.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders or partners
Collaborate with diverse experts in the areas of Nucleic Acid Chemisty Process Chemistry Process Engineering and Analytics.

What youll bring to the role:

A completed PhD in Organic Chemistry or Chemical engineering
PostDoc with a focus on oligonucleotides processes.
Experience in developing platform synthesis concepts for oligonucleotides
Experience in process development using state of art oligo synthesizers.
Experience in downstream processing including TFF and chromatographic processes
An excellent track record of original research and extensive experience in using state of the art technologies.
Fluency in English

Commitment 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.

Accessibility and accommodation
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Skills Desired

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Description SummaryLocation: Basel Switzerland #onsite We have a fantastic opportunity for a Oligonucleotide Chemist in our CHAD department here in Basel.Job DescriptionYour responsibilities: Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:Defining fit-for-purpose synthesis strategyfor drug...