• Analytical Chemistry
• Analytical Instrumentation
• Biochemistry
• GC-MS
• HPLC
• LAB Technician
• LIMS

This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

Novartis partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com

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About the role
As part of the Chemical and Analytical Development (CHAD) organization, you will join the Biocatalysis / Protein Engineering Team to unlock the next breakthroughs in biocatalysis. As a highly motivated analytical lab technician, you support and expand the development of biocatalytic processes across Novartis. Our success will have a direct impact on the sustainability of the future productions processes of Novartis. The position is a perfect opportunity for you as enthusiastic scientist to apply your own expertise in an exciting and innovative pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis of samples for a variety of compound classes including small molecules, oligonucleotides and proteins using HPLC-UV, HPLC-MS, SFC, GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS and RapidFire-MS
• Interpretation of the resulting analytical data, if needed using statistical tools
• Documentation of analytical raw data utilizing a specific LIMS system to track samples and analyses
• Development of analytical methods using HPLC-UV, HPLC-MS, SFC, GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS and RapidFire-MS
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment
• Assistance for the development and execution of assay to support enzyme screenings in high-throughput (HTP) format

Minimum Requirements

• Lab technician (apprenticeship) or BSc/MSc level in analytical chemistry or analytical biochemistry, ideally with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Solid hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and excellent understanding of analytical separation, detection, and measurement concepts
• Experience with small molecule detection using LC-MS and GC-MS strongly preferred
• Fluent in English, basic knowledge of German considered a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and documentation competence (e.g. record keeping, lab notebook, reports)
• Ability to prioritize activities and process multiple tasks in a highly parallel manner in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with openness to work in an international and multidisciplinary team
• Basic statistical and computer skills
• Curious personality with “can do” attitude and an ability to adapt and learn

Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position as part of your application documents. Please upload as a combined file together with the CV.

Workload: 40 hours/week
Role type: Onsite
Start date: October 2024

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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

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

• Work Authorization : Other valid work visa
• Preferred years of experience : 4+ Years
• Travel Required : No travel required
• Shift timings: 9 AM to 5 PM