Principal Scientist, Applied Genomics Job at Novartis Group Companies, San Diego, CA

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  • Novartis Group Companies
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Overview

The Applied Genomics group at Novartis, San Diego is actively seeking a highly motivated associate with exceptional cellular/molecular biology and genomic screening experience to support new and ongoing technology development and drug discovery programs. This position plays a foundational role at Novartis, developing tools, reagents, and enabling technologies to power early drug discovery efforts. The successful candidate will be expected to have 2+ years of industry experience and work directly with multidisciplinary technology and drug discovery teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Strong proficiencies in cell culture and functional genomics, including the design and implementation of genomic screens using technologies like CRISPR, RNAi, and cDNA.
  • Experience in assay development, evaluating new technologies, and an extensive understanding of various assay methods and principles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and bioinformaticians, to design and execute automated workflows tailored to specific screening requirements, advising upon choice of perturbagen and design of orthogonal or secondary validation workflows.
  • Independently design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings to project teams.
  • Design and create custom molecular biology solutions to assist project teams. A strong background and extensive experience in all aspects of molecular biology, including CRISPR-based techniques.

Minimum Requirements

  • BS/MS plus 10-15+ years, or PhD plus 5+ years in biology (or relevant field), with applicable related industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience in genomic screening and automation, preferably in a research or industrial setting.
  • Proficient with mammalian cell culture and experience with physiologically relevant in vitro disease models.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with both genomics perturbagens, including strengths and liabilities of each class (siRNA, CRISPR, cDNA), and in the proper delivery and QC of each.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with good troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges in automated assay development.

Desirable Skills

  • Ability to lead independent research to develop enabling technologies for drug discovery
  • Optimize and implement biochemical and phenotypic assays to characterize protein-protein interactions
  • Protein expression, vector design and optimization, and lab automation experience are pluses
  • Viral-mediated gene transfer, engineering, and production experience
  • Expertise in routine cell-based assays such as luminescence and FRET-based assays, Western Blots, and Flow Cytometry

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is expected to range between $103,600 and $192,400 per year for Principal Scientist I, and $114,100 and $211,900 for Principal Scientist II. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

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

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

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EEO and Accessibility

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.

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com and include the job requisition number in your message.

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