Research Scientist II
: Job Details :

Onsite - San Diego, CAWe seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated, results-oriented Research Scientist II to join the Neuroscience siRNA team. The ideal candidate will be innovative, organized, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment. This individual will execute and support in vivo and ex vivo studies to support oligonucleotide delivery programs.

About the Role

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot in vivo and ex vivo studies for a variety of Neuroscience programs
• Intracerebroventricular (ICV) and intrathecal (IT) dosing, bleeding and CNS tissue dissection
• Tissue processing to support RNA and protein assays (Western, qPCR, in situ hybridization assays)
• Handle many projects simultaneously and prioritize experiments while producing high quality, reliable and reproducible results
• Data analysis, organization and presentation
• Maintain up to date, organized and accurate study records including the use of an electronic lab notebook

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in science related field
• 2+ years research experience preferably in the field of neuroscience
• Experience developing and executing in vivo experiments in rodent models
• Experience developing and optimizing CNS dosing protocols for neuropharmacology studies, including ICV and IT injections
• Expertise in small animal surgical techniques (stereotaxic surgeries, catheterization)
• Ability to work well in collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computer software and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism)

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $80,000 - $120,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, 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.

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