This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis

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This role is offered through Magnit Global, who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

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We are looking for a Master's degree student to join the Analytical Development / Bioanalytics (AD-BA) team in Basel, Switzerland, within the Novartis Technical Research and Development (TRD) Biologics Analytical Development unit. The successful applicant will be part of a bioassay team working in a highly collaborative and scientific environment focusing on the development of assays for measuring potency (activity) of novel biologics entities.

Your responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of cell-based methods (FACS and/or microtiter plate reader) for characterization of biotherapeutics
• Optimization of protocols for modification and labelling of proteins
• Method qualification and assessment of method robustness, where applicable
• Documentation of experiments and results in electronic systems
• Participation in interdisciplinary meetings, scientific presentation of results
• Organizational work and exchange of information, materials and data with other departments

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Education: BSc in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology or related field. Relevant work experience would be an asset. Currently pursuing MSc degree.
• Languages: Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in German  would be an asset
• Experience/Professional requirements:
  • Strong theoretical knowledge of protein biochemistry and posttranslational modifications
  • Hands-on experience in protein sample preparation and
  • Hands-on experience on developing cell-based methods would be an asset
  • Theoretical knowledge or experience with biologics would be an asset

Workload: 100% (40 hours per week)
Role type: Onsite
Required start date: January 2027
Contract: 6 months (additional 2 months extension is possible)

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?

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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.

Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.