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Navigate BioPharma Services, a Novartis company, is focused on developing and commercializing evidence-driven diagnostic tests to improve physicians' ability to optimize patient outcomes.

We’re currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team in the position of:

Scientist / Sr Scientist (SPR-Surface Plasma Resonance)

Position Summary:

    Design, create, execute, and troubleshoot complex Ligand Binding Assays (LBA) intended for clinical trial application and diagnostic development. Serves as key subject matter expert for Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) based assays, leads projects from concept to completion. Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative and manages success and failure of their projects. Exhibits high level of independence and prioritizes multiple projects. Participate on cross functional teams and development of alternate/new technologies of strategic importance. Identifies challenges and communicates risks to leadership in an expedient manner. Works under minimal supervision while consulting with peers as required. Be able to direct routine tasks of associates with and without authority. Develops timelines and work flows to ensure successful execution of assigned projects and processes.

    Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

      • Design, create, execute, and troubleshoot new procedures and assays while ensuring all timelines and assay performance criteria are met

      • Responsible for writing and reviewing technical documents.

      • Lead internal and external presentations and writing of publications.

      • Manage & execute laboratory research and testing of patient specimens

      • Conduct meetings and technical briefings for senior management

      • Ensure quality standards are met in laboratory testing

      • Train and assist new staff with technical and operational procedures

      • Navigate and troubleshoot complex problems that may adversely affect test performance/results and direct others to resolve problems. Streamline/simplify lab workflow while ensuring compliance.

      • Analyze complex data for trends making recommendations to more senior scientific staff

      • Attends networking events and keeps abreast of scientific advances

    Education and Qualifications:

    Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Demonstrated understanding of ligand binding assays, protein-protein interaction, Surface Plasmon Resonance techniques is a MUST

    • Ability to apply principles, concepts, practices and standards associated with analytical assay development/validation and/or sample testing in a laboratory setting.

    • Demonstrated experience and understanding of techniques directly applicable to the research services provided by Navigate (e.g., flow cytometry, IHC) is preferable

    • Excellent written and oral communication and intrapersonal skills required.

    • Critical thinking, high degree of ownership, good presentations skills, ability to quickly adapt to changing projects and priorities, business acumen.

    • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem solving skills

    Applications accepted at www.navigatebp.com under careers

    Why you should work here:

    Navigate BioPharma Services offers competitive compensation and benefits programs that include vacation and sick pay, extensive medical insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401 (k) with company match, childcare savings account, commuter benefits and much more!

    Career development opportunities and educational tuition reimbursement programs.

    We offer various fitness programs, discounted gym memberships and encourage eco-friendly initiatives like the “Bike to Work Day”.

    Fluid and consistent communications on a quarterly basis from the executive team.

    Fun and exciting events including “Lab Week” and the annual employee appreciation events.

    If you or someone you know is looking for a career opportunity with a great company, apply online at http://navigatebp.com/careers.html

    Navigate BioPharma Services is more than a laboratory – we deliver actionable results to improve quality of life.

    The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.