Job Description

~~~Please note: This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis ~~~
Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! 

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The Analytical Chemistry department at Novartis in Emeryville is seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented individual for their MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry laboratory.

Major responsibilities for this position include:
• Conducting drug and metabolite tissue distribution experiments using MALDI Imaging MS in support of small molecule drug discovery
• Perform tissue cryo-sectioning and MALDI sample preparation
• Implementation of state-of-the-art MALDI Imaging MS systems for data acquisition and analysis
• Develop methods to evaluate the tissue distribution of new modalities including RNA therapeutics, protein degraders, and antibody drug conjugates
• Conduct LC-MS assays for plasma and tissue quantitation
• Data interpretation, report preparation and presentation of results to discovery project teams
• Collaboration across NIBR sites on the application of MALDI Imaging MS technology for drug discovery support
• Effectively manage timelines and work closely with team members and customers in an international setting

Qualifications:
• B.S. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or other related science. M.S. or PhD preferred
• Experience using analytical chemistry technologies such as mass spectrometry
• Experience with tissue cryo-sectioning, MALDI sample preparation, and imaging data analysis is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work effectively on matrix teams

***Open to entry level (grad school experience) or few years experience with mass spectrometry ***

Location: Emeryville, CA (Onsite)
Pay Rate:$78.85/hour based on qualifications (W-2/only)
Contract: 7+ 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 or 1.862.778.5441. 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Job Tags

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