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Research Scientist I/II - San Diego, CA 92121

We are seeking a Research Scientist for our Compound Management (CM) Group at BR San Diego to work in a highly automated, interactive, and fast-paced environment to enable efficient compound distribution locally and worldwide. As a member of the global CM community, you will help accelerate drug discovery through operational excellence in a flexible and dynamic environment.

Your responsibilities will include performing regular operation and maintenance of laboratory robotics, as well as utilizing web-based software tools. These tasks will involve handling solutions from semi-automated and automated stores, using instruments for weighing, dissolution and solution transfers, and assisting with shipments of orders between Novartis sites and/or CROs.

Key Responsibilities
• Fulfillment of dry and solution-based compound sample requests for local and/or global Novartis sites and for external collaborators
• Retrieval and storage of compounds from automated and semi-automated stores
• Operation of laboratory robotics requiring machine setup and post-processing procedures using established lab protocols
• Maintain and troubleshoot the automation with input from senior lab members to ensure quality
• Manual compound weighing
 

Qualifications
• BS or equivalent degree in chemical or biological sciences with 1-5 years of industry experience required.
• Previous experience operating and troubleshooting various instrumentation is highly desired
• Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills with a collaborative team-oriented mindset
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Location: San Diego, CA(Onsite Role)
Pay Rate:$40-$65/hour based on experience and qualifications (W2 only)
Contract: 12 months
Health, dental, vision, 401k

Why Novartis? 
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. 
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. 
We believe we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! 
Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis! 
 
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 
To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all. 
 
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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO