About the Role

　　The Antigen and Therapeutic Protein Production Unit of the Biologics Research Center produces therapeutic proteins and antibodies to support the discovery and development of new biotherapeutics.

　　Your work will contribute to the evaluation of a novel affinity chromatography system for the production and purification of proteins. For this purpose, you will focus on downstream processing (DSP) by developing new chromatography methods, producing and characterizing recombinant proteins from different expression systems.

　　Timing: 1st of February 2024 / latest start: 1st of March 2024

　　Duration: 9 months

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　• Developing new affinity liquid chromatography (ALC) methods for the purification of recombinant proteins

　　• Using state-of-the art protein purification processes on ÄKTA FPLCs

　　• Applying standard biotechnology/biochemistry laboratory techniques or methods from the literature

　　• Data analysis, documentation and presentation of results, e.g. in electronic lab notebooks, databases, and at internal meetings

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　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

　　Role Requirements

　　What you'll bring to the role:

　　• Education: Recent Master of Science in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related discipline (graduation not longer than 6 months ago)

　　• Languages: Proficiency in English (oral and written)

　　• Experience/Professional requirement

　　o Expertise in protein separation techniques and principles

　　o Demonstrated hands-on experience in biochemistry/biotechnology laboratories, experience with FPLC is desired

　　o Knowledge in analytical methods such HPLC/UPLC, UV spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE

　　o Good organizational and planning skills

　　o Problem-solving oriented and working skillfully

　　o Team player attitude, interest in drug discovery

　　Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.

　　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.

　　Accessibility and accommodation:

　　Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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　　Division

　　Biomedical Research

　　Business Unit

　　BIOLOGICS NIBR

　　Location

　　Switzerland

　　Site

　　Basel

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Novartis Pharma AG

　　Functional Area

　　Interns/Students on Novartis Payroll

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Internship

　　Shift Work

　　No