Summary
This role is a highly technical and a professional position responsible for collaborating with multi-discipline research programs by providing high quality & consistent in-vivo scientific/technical support, by planning and conducting routine standard discovery pharmacokinetic studies in rodents.
About the Role
6000! That's the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.
Your responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Plan and conduct routine standard discovery PK studies in rodents including formulation preparation, compound application and sample collection. On occasion, perform microsurgeries in rat including anesthesia and analgesia handling.
• Record, document and archive experimental details based on ALCOA+ principles with a high level of quality, integrity and ethics.
• Maintain a well-organized laboratory environment, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with colleagues to optimize laboratory workflows and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Be a pro-active and solution-oriented team member, actively contributing to new method development and refinements.
• Comply with rules and regulations (e.g. Swiss Animal Welfare law, 3R principles, HSE regulations) on a daily business.
• Team player, excellent in collaboration, coordination, and communication skills with other scientists (within and outside department) are mandatory. Fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect.
What you'll bring to the role:
• Completed education (apprenticeship) as in vivo Laboratory Technician in Biology or related discipline.
• Training in animal handling (e.g. valid accreditation with LTK1 course, FELASA Cat. B training or equivalent training is of advantage).
• Good skills in animal handling, anatomy, anesthesia, basic surgical knowledge in rodents and a good level of proficiency in various rodent dosing techniques.
• Fluency in English (additional German language skills advantageous).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Why consider Novartis?
750 million. That's how many lives our products touch. And while we're proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people's lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you're given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you're empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you're surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world's toughest medical challenges.
We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.
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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