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NONovartis Pharma AG

Research Scientist II or Senior Scientist I - Toxicology(m/w/x)

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Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Conducting in vitro genotoxicity studies for gene therapies and designing cell-based assays to investigate DNA damage. Mammalian cell culture and molecular biology skills required. Data analysis with R or Python, integration site analysis strategies.

Requirements

  • Master degree in cellular biology, molecular biology, toxicology or related subject
  • Mammalian cell culture experience (primary cells and established cell lines)
  • Molecular biology: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR methods, library preparation for sequencing
  • Basic programming skills for data analysis (R, Python, etc)
  • Strong data interpretation skills and attention to detail
  • Independent and collaborative work in cross-functional environment
  • Effective communication skills: presenting, manuscript preparation, collaboration
  • Proactive, flexible mindset and enthusiasm for non-routine scientific challenges
  • Compliance with Good Laboratory Science, Safety, Health and Environment standards
  • Experience with gene therapy systems (e.g. AAV, lentiviral vectors, CRISPR/Cas9)
  • CRISPR/Cas9 editing
  • Experience with DNA damage/repair readouts (e.g. γH2AX, western blot, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry)
  • Karyotyping, molecular karyotyping, advanced cytogenetics (FISH, SKY)
  • Familiarity with genome safety concepts (integration, clonal expansion, tumorigenicity)
  • Exposure to primary human cells (e.g. hepatocytes) and/or advanced in vitro models
  • Understanding of regulatory context for nonclinical safety
  • Animal Models, Bioinformatics, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Ethics, Laboratory, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Research, Risk Assessment, Toxicology

Tasks

  • Conduct in vitro genotoxicity studies for gene therapies
  • Support mechanistic evaluation of genome integrity
  • Generate and analyze experimental data for nonclinical safety
  • Contribute to integration site analysis strategies
  • Design cell-based assays to investigate DNA damage
  • Develop innovative technologies for genetic toxicity testing
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners on study design
  • Document and communicate results in reports and presentations
  • Support regulatory-relevant data interpretation and summaries
  • Contribute to safety assessment of diverse therapeutic modalities

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • No education required

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • R
  • Python
  • AAV
  • lentiviral vectors
  • CRISPR/Cas9
  • γH2AX
  • western blot
  • immunofluorescence
  • flow cytometry
  • Karyotyping
  • molecular karyotyping
  • FISH
  • SKY
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