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Research Scientist II or Senior Scientist I - Toxicology(m/w/x)
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
- English – Business 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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Research Scientist II or Senior Scientist I - Toxicology(m/w/x)
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
- English – Business 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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Novartis Pharma AG
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
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