389951BR
Jan 30, 2024
Switzerland
About the Role
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Role purpose:
We are looking for a highly motivated Expert with a strong background in analytics with focus on peptides and oligonucleotides.
This role will help us to strengthen and further develop our New Modalities Analytics team within the ARD Operations function. Analytical Research & Development (ARD) sits within the Technical R&D department of Global Drug Development and plays a crucial role in the characterization and analysis of New Modalities as well as Small Molecule Drug Substances and Drug Products from the time they leave the discovery laboratory until they are transferred to Commercial Production.
Major Responsibilities:
• Independently plan and perform document scientific experiments of GMP and non-GMP testing for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP) analysis results, processes or procedures. within a multifunctional project team.
• Perform and contribute to oligonucleotides and new modalities project related scientific / technical activities under. Provide documentation of raw data, evaluate and interpret own results, draw relevant conclusions independently.
• Evaluate new instruments needs, maintain and qualify equipment/lab instruments and handle operational aspects in the lab as assigned. Actively contribute to method development/optimization in different areas of expertise, e.g. HPLC, UHPLC, titration, UV-spectrophotometry. Propose and provide inputs for the design of next experiments.
• Develop new methods, optimize existing methods, generate lab procedures, reports, SOPs.
• Work according to appropriate standards defines for quality, ethics, health, safety, environment and information security. Ensure compliance to cGMP.
• Communicate, address and solve problems, e.g. deviations and unexpected results from experiments, within own and broader area of responsibility. Contribute to problems solving.
• Actively participate in project teams, meetings, networks. Actively contribute to team goals. Actively contribute and propose lab enhancements.
• Understand applied practices, concepts and processes in the oligonucleotides aera. Provide specific advice and recommend improvements to well-established and clearly defined processes.
Role purpose:
We are looking for a highly motivated Expert with a strong background in analytics with focus on peptides and oligonucleotides.
This role will help us to strengthen and further develop our New Modalities Analytics team within the ARD Operations function. Analytical Research & Development (ARD) sits within the Technical R&D department of Global Drug Development and plays a crucial role in the characterization and analysis of New Modalities as well as Small Molecule Drug Substances and Drug Products from the time they leave the discovery laboratory until they are transferred to Commercial Production.
Major Responsibilities:
• Independently plan and perform document scientific experiments of GMP and non-GMP testing for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP) analysis results, processes or procedures. within a multifunctional project team.
• Perform and contribute to oligonucleotides and new modalities project related scientific / technical activities under. Provide documentation of raw data, evaluate and interpret own results, draw relevant conclusions independently.
• Evaluate new instruments needs, maintain and qualify equipment/lab instruments and handle operational aspects in the lab as assigned. Actively contribute to method development/optimization in different areas of expertise, e.g. HPLC, UHPLC, titration, UV-spectrophotometry. Propose and provide inputs for the design of next experiments.
• Develop new methods, optimize existing methods, generate lab procedures, reports, SOPs.
• Work according to appropriate standards defines for quality, ethics, health, safety, environment and information security. Ensure compliance to cGMP.
• Communicate, address and solve problems, e.g. deviations and unexpected results from experiments, within own and broader area of responsibility. Contribute to problems solving.
• Actively participate in project teams, meetings, networks. Actively contribute to team goals. Actively contribute and propose lab enhancements.
• Understand applied practices, concepts and processes in the oligonucleotides aera. Provide specific advice and recommend improvements to well-established and clearly defined processes.
Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Role Requirements
Essential Requirements:
• Successfully demonstrated several years (min. 3 years) of directly related experience as analytical scientist / expert or equivalent. Recognized experience in HPLC / UHPLC method development and titration techniques.
• Adequate understanding of development processes in own function.
• Sophisticated knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools.
• Awareness/proven experience for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
• Broad scientific or technical knowledge in analytical area
• Strong knowledge in HPLC / UHPLC technique incl. troubleshooting
• Good knowledge in UV-spectrophotometry and general titration techniques
• Advantageous : experience/knowledge in the field of oligonucleotides / large molecules
• Advantageous : experience in LC method development, knowledge in LC-MS
• Good knowledge of computer tools and software, e.g. Chromeleon 7.2, Tiamo
• Strong quality focus and GMP experience.
Educational background:
Minimum:
Technician with continuing education (EU) or BS/MS or equivalent
Desirable: Advanced degree in a scientific or relevant discipline
Apprenticeship in related field- 6-10 years’ experience in related field
BS + 2-5 yrs industry experience
MS + 0-2 yrs industry experience
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Join our Novartis Network:
If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
• Successfully demonstrated several years (min. 3 years) of directly related experience as analytical scientist / expert or equivalent. Recognized experience in HPLC / UHPLC method development and titration techniques.
• Adequate understanding of development processes in own function.
• Sophisticated knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools.
• Awareness/proven experience for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
• Broad scientific or technical knowledge in analytical area
• Strong knowledge in HPLC / UHPLC technique incl. troubleshooting
• Good knowledge in UV-spectrophotometry and general titration techniques
• Advantageous : experience/knowledge in the field of oligonucleotides / large molecules
• Advantageous : experience in LC method development, knowledge in LC-MS
• Good knowledge of computer tools and software, e.g. Chromeleon 7.2, Tiamo
• Strong quality focus and GMP experience.
Educational background:
Minimum:
Technician with continuing education (EU) or BS/MS or equivalent
Desirable: Advanced degree in a scientific or relevant discipline
Apprenticeship in related field- 6-10 years’ experience in related field
BS + 2-5 yrs industry experience
MS + 0-2 yrs industry experience
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Join our Novartis Network:
If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Development
TECHNICAL R & D GDD
Switzerland
Basel
Novartis Pharma AG
Research & Development
Full Time
Regular
No
