Study Support Associate

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. This role is responsible for supporting NIBR-Cambridge discovery research studies by providing in vivo technical research support within our multi-building, multi-discipline, AAALAC International accredited research program. This role will interact with all levels of NIBR scientific management, necessitating tact, and the ability to represent the LAS organization in a clear and professional manner. This position will require a strong ability to self motivate and work across teams successfully.Key Responsibilities: 70% responsible for daily technical research support. 10% responsible for managing assigned research support and liaising regularly with assigned research department personnel. 5% responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines. 5% responsible for identifying emerging technical procedures and proactively evolving the LAS technical service portfolio to meet future needs of the NIBR Cambridge research community. 5% responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities and enhancing/expanding skill set. 5% responsible for drafting & periodic review of LAS Technical SOPs. Performs other duties as may be required. Provide consistent and high quality technical research support Proactively meet and exceed customer service expectations Continuously pursue educational and professional development opportunities to enhance and expand relevant skills and knowledge Identify new/emerging techniques/refinements to expand the Research Support service portfolio Identify process inefficiencies and streamline processesQualifications" 2-year degree in Veterinary Sciences or related animal management field, 4-year Science degree, or an equivalent amount of prior experience required. " Thorough understanding and comprehension of operational facts, techniques, nomenclature, equipment, theories, etc. as they relate specifically to job performance and function in the laboratory animal research environment." Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), AALAS LAT/LATg, and/or similar certification required.Strong communication skills Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in a technical skills tract laboratory animal program required. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 37928BR