Research Associate - Biochemistry - Enzymology

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; Vienna, Austria; Tsukuba, Japan and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits. The Cardiovascular and Metabolism Disease area of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research is recruiting scientists to perform experiments that characterize the interactions of novel molecular modulators with drug target proteins in pursuit of new medicines and scientific breakthroughs. This position requires interactions with colleagues in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment. Applicants should have previous laboratory experience and good written and oral communication skills. Preferred candidates will have an educational or professional foundation in protein biochemistry and enzymology but strong scientists from outside these fields will also be considered.QualificationsPrior laboratory experience developing in vitro enzyme assays, biophysical methods investigating protein-ligand interactions and automated high throughput assay formats is particularly desired. The successful candidate will have a B.S. or M.S. in biochemistry or a related field. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 38108BR