Summary
Using state-of the art equipment and science paired with a highly dynamic, multicultural and committed team of scientists, you will contribute to our analytical and formulation development strategy for peptides.
Are you interested? We are waiting for you to put your own stamp on it. The position is located at the Novartis Headquarter site in Basel within the Analytical Research & Development (ARD), which is a line function of the Technical R&D department of Development.
Preferred start date: ASAP
Duration: up to 12 months
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Support the ARD team in understanding radiation induced degradation for the characterization of radioligand compounds in order to control our peptides in drug product used in Radio Ligand Therapy projects.
- Implement screening tools to develop a non-radioactive stress test that induces the same degradation pattern as radiation from labelling with radioisotopes.
- Contribute to develop a RLT toolbox based on stress conditions and high standard analytical tools, e.g. Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), able to support the analytical development for peptides and its radiolabeled compounds.
- Design, plan, perform, interpret and report scientific experiments and ensure regular alignment within ARD as well as across functions.
- Participate in scientific exchange groups within Novartis and present the work / research.
Minimum Requirements:
- Post-Doc in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline.
- Experience in analytical methods, e.g. LC-MS, HPLC and assessment of new analytical techniques.
- Good analytical and chemical knowledge of peptides is required. Knowledge on radiochemistry is a plus.
- Good knowledge of relevant analytical software (e.g. chromatography software) is required.
- Ready to work in international and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- Fluency in English.
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
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
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