Key Responsibilities:

• This position requires strong organizational and scientific technical skills and experience with the routine handling of cells in culture.
• Plan, organize, perform and document scientific experiments under moderate supervision.
• Perform analytical testing including flow cytometry, and cell based bioassays including cytokine release, cytolytic activity and proliferation following appropriate SOPs and procedures. 
• Review and approve data generated by other team members.
• Record and maintain meticulous records in electronic laboratory notebook in compliance with Quality standards
• Identify opportunities for method improvement and execute optimization of analytical methods\
• Drive project timelines and deliverables while meeting internal quality and data integrity requirements
• Communicate effectively and present complex data within the department and cross-functionally
• Author and review method related technical documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency and clarity
• Support lab management including inventorying, clinical sample cryopreservation, sample management

Essential Requirements:

• Education: BA/BS or MS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or other related science, plus a minimum of 1 year of prior experience in industry or academia.
• Understanding of the scientific principles underpinning of cellular based analytical methods including ELISA and Cell-based assays
• Expertise with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture including suspension cells.
• Scientific curiosity
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities
• Established ability to ork in a regulated environment
• Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills
• Must have good work ethic and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a large team and individually

Desirable Requirements:

• Human T-cell culture experience is preferred
• Experience writing laboratory SOPs and technical instructions is preferred
• Experience with GMP is preferred

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $73,500 and $136,500/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.