Senior Scientist, Assay Development & Screening
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
The Technology and User Services (TUS) group in NX is driven to help users use tools effectively to improve productivity and foster innovation. We deliver the Technology and User Services (TUS) group in NX to help customers use tools effectively to improve productivity and foster innovation. Our organization is here providing the technology backbone and devices that enable users to work in an office, lab or mobile environment.
Senior Scientist, Assay Development & Screening
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Scientist to join our dynamic team in La Jolla, CA. The ideal candidate will work on-site full time and bring deep expertise in assay development and high-throughput screening, with experience in automated screening. If you have a passion for advancing scientific discovery and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute routine assays on a weekly basis for defining structure-activity relationships.
- Design, develop, and optimize biochemical and cell-based assays tailored for screening in high-density formats.
- Implement and manage automation solutions to enhance assay throughput and data quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and workflows into ongoing research projects.
- Analyze, interpret, and present scientific data to internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain detailed laboratory records, contribute to the preparation of research reports and publications, and represent the team through internal presentations.
Essential Requirements:
- BS or MS (preferred) degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Oncology, Neurosciences, or a related field), with 4+ years industry experience in assay development and high-throughput screening.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and adapt to evolving research priorities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in validating and troubleshooting biochemical and cell-based assays.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience and initiative to integrate novel or emerging technologies into screening workflows.
- Familiarity with data analysis software and electronic laboratory management systems.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory automation platforms and liquid handling systems.
- Experience with biophysical assays or label-free target engagement approaches.
