Role OverviewJoin the Oncology Translational Research (OTR) department at Novartis Biomedical Research in Cambridge, MA, as a Senior Scientist I/II. This role will support targeted-therapy programs in hematologic malignancies, partnering with project scientists to translate biological hypotheses into robust experiments.
What You Will Do
Design, develop, and execute assays to characterize immune, stromal, and tumor cell populations, and evaluate pharmacodynamic responses. Analyze and integrate experimental data, communicate clear interpretations, and recommend next experiments to multidisciplinary project teams.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a highly motivated and innovative Senior Scientist with demonstrated knowledge of cancer immunology and expertise in developing and executing assays. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative data-analysis and presentation skills, excellent organization, collaboration, and written and oral communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Master’s degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Advanced hands-on experience with multiparameter or spectral flow cytometry
- Demonstrated experience with primary human cell culture and immune-cell or tumor-biology assays
- Experience with intracellular cytokine staining and multiplex cytokine assays
- Strong quantitative data-analysis and presentation skills
- Excellent organization, collaboration and written and oral communication skills
Benefits
- Insurance plans
- Retirement plans
- Wellbeing resources
- Global recognition programs
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
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