Senior Scientist – Assay Development & Screening

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist to join our dynamic team in La Jolla CA. You will work on-site full time and bring deep expertise in assay development and high-throughput screening. If you have a passion for advancing scientific discovery and thrive in a fast-paced collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Senior Scientist I/Senior Scientist II

Position Location: onsite La Jolla CA #LI-onsite

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Scientist to join our dynamic team in La Jolla CA. You will work on-site full time and bring deep expertise in assay development and high-throughput screening. If you have a passion for advancing scientific discovery and thrive in a fast-paced collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute routine assays on a weekly basis for defining structure-activity relationships.

• Design develop and optimize biophysical and biochemical or cell-based assays tailored for screening in high-density formats.

• Implement and manage automation solutions to enhance assay throughput and data quality.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and workflows into ongoing research projects.

• Analyze interpret and present scientific data to internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain detailed laboratory records contribute to the preparation of research reports and publications and represent the team through internal presentations.

Essential Requirements:

• BS or MS (preferred) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Biochemistry Molecular Biology Cell Biology Oncology Neuroscience or a related field) with 4 years of experience in assay development and high-throughput screening; recent PhD graduates with relevant experience will also be considered.

• Deep expertise in performing and troubleshooting biophysical assays.

• Demonstrated proficiency in validating high-throughput biochemical and/or cell-based assays.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and adapt to evolving research priorities.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable Requirements:

• 2 years of related industry experience in biotech or Pharma is highly preferred.

• Experience and initiative to integrate novel or emerging technologies into screening workflows.

• Familiarity with data analysis software and electronic laboratory management systems.

• Hands-on experience with laboratory automation platforms and liquid handling systems.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $93800 and $174200 per year for Senior Scientist I and $98700 and $183300 for Senior Scientist II. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills andexperience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the publishedsalary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of therole eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life anddisability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other benefits. Inaddition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal daysholidays and other leaves.

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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 sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$93800.00 - $174200.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill Analytical Skill Analytical Thinking Chemical Biology Chemistry Clinical Research Clinical Trials Collaboration Communication Skills Curious Mindset Data Data Analysis Design Of Experiments Detail-Oriented Diversity & Inclusion Drug Discovery Ethics Gene Therapy Immunology Laboratory Lifesciences Machine Learning (ML) Mammalian Cell Culture Medical Research Molecular Biology 11 more