Research Associate-Protein Design

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 of Biomedical Research is recruiting BS/MS level scientists who will assist in the design, expression and characterization of therapeutic proteins. The individuals will also assist in the design, expression and characterization of proteins for use in biochemical and biophysical assays to support lead optimization programs for low molecular weight compounds.QualificationsCandidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry or a related field and at least 2 years experience in an industrial or academic setting. Prior experience in protein engineering, antibody engineering or therapeutic proteins is desirable. The individuals should also have experience with the isolation, purification and characterization of proteins from bacterial, insect and/or mammalian expression systems. Prior experience with protein characterization by analytical and biophysical methods is desired. The individuals must be able to interact effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and have good organizational and communication skills. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 38296BR