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Post : Research Associate : Oncology, Drug Discovery
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Novartis Oncology Biotherapeutics Group. We are seeking a BS/MS level scientist with experience in immunology, immuno-oncology (IO), antibody drug discovery and/or cancer biology to be a key member of our team in developing innovative antibody based oncology therapeutics.
The associate in this role is expected to function well within multi-disciplinary teams, generate data that increase our biological understanding of emerging cancer targets and contribute to the advancement of antibody-based drug discovery projects. At NIBR we believe that along with our scientists, our culture is our greatest asset. The successful candidate will enjoy a highly nurturing scientific environment that exists within Novartis Oncology and an opportunity to play a significant role in anti-cancer drug development.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a BS/MS scientist with a minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience. An excellent working knowledge and direct experience of a breadth of cellular and molecular biological methods such as cell culture, flow cytometry, transient/stable cell line generation, RT-qPCR and ELISAs are required. Experience with functional immune cell assay techniques including cytokine profiling, cytotoxicity assays, isolation, and phenotypic characterization of primary human and mouse immune cell subsets as well as advanced flow cytometry skills for performing multicolor immuno-phenotyping on in vitro and ex vivo samples is highly desired. Experience in the field of cancer biology, particularly with development of in vitro cell assays for the evaluation of chemical compounds or therapeutic antibodies/drug conjugates (ADCs) is beneficial. The candidate is expected to be scientifically motivated and work in a collaborative manner within our team-oriented environment while capable of independently conducting innovative research. The ability to analyze, interpret and present data in a clear fashion is crucial, as are good communication skills, both oral and written.
Additional Information:
Experience: 3-5 years
Industry Type: Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job ID: 224327BR
Last Date: 21st December, 2017
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