Research Scientist II
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Job Description Summary

Onsite - San Diego, CA

We 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.

Job Description

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 Requirements:

• 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 a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computer software and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree

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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Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00