Research Scientist II, Toxicology

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This position will be located at our Cambridge, MA site.

About The Role

The Preclinical Safety team is seeking a Research Scientist to conduct in-vivo toxicology experiments using a broad range of scientific and technical skills. This key position will deliver high-quality data that contribute to advancement of discovery, technology and early development projects.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• May be a support an in-vivo scientist or, with appropriate experience, the lead in-vivo scientist, performing technical and logistic activities to ensure the successful completion of toxicology studies.
• Actively contribute to laboratory meeting discussions, develop study protocols in collaboration with the Study Director; schedule and implement all activities involved in the study.
• Conduct and document all toxicology study procedures and data consistent with the “spirit” of GLP, such that these non-GLP studies are suitable for regulatory submissions.
• Proficiently perform all in-vivo technical tasks/procedures required for a toxicology study in rodents including but not limited to administration of test articles (PO, IV, SQ, IP, IM, etc.), clinical monitoring and care of animals, collection of quality samples (blood via multiple routes, urine, etc.), meticulous and timely documentation and reporting of findings, data review and retrieval of data.
• Review, understand and comply with all company, IACUC, regulatory, laboratory, etc. policies, protocols, standard operating procedures and working instructions.
• Contribute to the upkeep and function of the laboratory (facility and equipment) and to foster a constructive, productive and dynamic team working environment
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in biological sciences; Associates degree with additional relevant experience may be considered. This is not a PhD-level position.
• 2 plus years' experience conducting in-vivo (rodent) toxicology studies as a technician preferably within a large CRO or life sciences organization.
• Excellent laboratory citizenship – ability to work independently and collaborative within and across teams, and receive mentoring on Novartis SOPs and methods
• Must be able to work 1-2 weekends every month
• Required to be in the office/laboratory 5-days per week.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory Animal Technician Certification strongly preferred
• Prior experience using in-life electronic data acquisition systems.
  
  

Languages

• English.
  
  

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $70,000 and $10,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

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