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Senior Scientist - xRNA /sIRNA Discovery(m/w/x)
Designing and executing siRNA screening experiments using automated liquid-handling robotics at biotech firm integrating AI tools. 3-5 years lab research in pharma/biotech with strong cell/molecular biology techniques required. Contribution to novel assay development and workflow optimization in AI-driven drug discovery.
Requirements
- MS or Bachelor's/scientific apprenticeship with at least 5 years of industry experience or recent graduate PhD with 0-1 years of industry experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of laboratory research experience in pharma or biotech industry
- Strong hands-on experience in cell and molecular biology techniques
- Mammalian and primary cell culture
- mRNA and protein isolation, characterization and quantification
- Next-generation sequencing workflows
- Experience with liquid-handling systems and automation of cell-based assays or strong interest in developing such
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and refine assays
- Strong competence in MS Office applications and data analysis software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented research environment
- Familiarity with primary cell culture models
- Exposure to bioinformatics and coding for data processing, visualization and analysis
- Experience with specific automation platforms is a strong plus
Tasks
- Design, plan, and execute siRNA screening experiments
- Conduct cell-based transfection assays, qPCR, and reporter-based readouts
- Develop and optimize novel biochemical and cell-based assays
- Contribute to automated workflows using liquid-handling robotics
- Drive improvements in lab organization and workflows
- Implement new technologies and equipment in the lab
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a matrix environment
- Present data and conclusions clearly in verbal and written form
- Maintain high-quality records in electronic lab notebooks
- Analyze, interpret, and report results in a timely manner
Work Experience
- 3 - 5 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- qPCR
- CLIP
- IP
- ELISA
- Western blot
- NGS library preparation
- BioMek
- Opentrons
- GraphPad Prism
- Spotfire
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Senior Scientist - xRNA /sIRNA Discovery(m/w/x)
Designing and executing siRNA screening experiments using automated liquid-handling robotics at biotech firm integrating AI tools. 3-5 years lab research in pharma/biotech with strong cell/molecular biology techniques required. Contribution to novel assay development and workflow optimization in AI-driven drug discovery.
Requirements
- MS or Bachelor's/scientific apprenticeship with at least 5 years of industry experience or recent graduate PhD with 0-1 years of industry experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of laboratory research experience in pharma or biotech industry
- Strong hands-on experience in cell and molecular biology techniques
- Mammalian and primary cell culture
- mRNA and protein isolation, characterization and quantification
- Next-generation sequencing workflows
- Experience with liquid-handling systems and automation of cell-based assays or strong interest in developing such
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and refine assays
- Strong competence in MS Office applications and data analysis software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented research environment
- Familiarity with primary cell culture models
- Exposure to bioinformatics and coding for data processing, visualization and analysis
- Experience with specific automation platforms is a strong plus
Tasks
- Design, plan, and execute siRNA screening experiments
- Conduct cell-based transfection assays, qPCR, and reporter-based readouts
- Develop and optimize novel biochemical and cell-based assays
- Contribute to automated workflows using liquid-handling robotics
- Drive improvements in lab organization and workflows
- Implement new technologies and equipment in the lab
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a matrix environment
- Present data and conclusions clearly in verbal and written form
- Maintain high-quality records in electronic lab notebooks
- Analyze, interpret, and report results in a timely manner
Work Experience
- 3 - 5 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- qPCR
- CLIP
- IP
- ELISA
- Western blot
- NGS library preparation
- BioMek
- Opentrons
- GraphPad Prism
- Spotfire
About the Company
Novartis Pharma AG
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
The company is committed to integrating AI-powered tools into drug discovery to enhance data-driven solutions.
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