Research Scientist I, Comparative Medicine- GEMs

Job Description Summary

This role is a highly technical and / or specialized professional position responsible for supporting research by providing high quality & consistent in vivo support for the breeding of Genetically Engineered models within our multi-building, multi-discipline research program.

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Internal job title : Research Scientist I, CM

Location : Cambridge, MA

This role is based in Cambridge, MA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role : please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Job Description

Key responsibilities :

• Principally responsible for daily, hands-on in vivo breeding support. This includes the following procedures :

Establish and take down mating pairs

Perform ear and tail biopsies

Apply and read animal identifications (both ear tag and tail tattoos)

Enter animal data into database

Print and edit cage cards

Perform plug checks

Perform IP hormone injections

Perform supply requests

Perform relocation requests

Perform protocol transfer requests

Wean pups

Mouse Euthanasia

Essential Requirements :

Desirable Requirements :

The salary for this position is expected to range between $31.08 and $57.75 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement :

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Salary Range

$60,600.00 - $112,600.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Anesthesia, Animal Testing, Animal Welfare, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacology Skills, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Design Of Experiments, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Hypothesis Testing, Laboratory, Lifesciences, Medical Research, Organization, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Problem Solving Skills {+ 7 more}