Scientist, High Content Screening (BS or MS)

Job description

Job Description

The Assay Development & High Throughput Screening (AD/HTS) department at the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) has an exciting opportunity for a B.S. or M.S. level scientist. In this role you will be part of a highly innovative and multidisciplinary team in early drug discovery. Your primary responsibilities will be to help run our high-content screening core facility, including, but not limited to: setting up and maintaining HCI and automation instrumentation, training researchers, and closely collaborating with disease area partners on assay development of complex disease-relevant cell-based HCI assays. The successful candidate must have a high level of self-motivation, attention to detail, independence, and ability to thrive in a goal and team oriented setting.
Posting Title

Scientist, High Content Screening (BS or MS)

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Requirements:
• B.S. or M.S. in biology, bioengineering, or related areas, and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in cell biology and cell-based assay development
• Experience with high content imaging and image analysis and/or the ability to learn
• Ability to support and train a wide range of users conducting HCS activities
• Ability to leverage multiple software tools relevant to image data workflows, including ability to quickly learn proprietary software
• Fluency and excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills with proven ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred But Non-Essential Requirements:
• Experience with Opera Phenix and ImageXpress Micro HCI instrumentation
• Experience with ImageJ, CellProfiler, KNIME, & Spotfire software
• Experience with complex cell models, such as primary cells, iPS-derived and 3D cell models, including scale-up
• Experience with automated systems for high throughput screening and associated instruments involved in liquid handling, compound transfer
Job Type

Full Time
Country

USA
Work Location

La Jolla, CA
Functional Area

Research & Development
Division

NIBR
Business Unit

GNF
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Inst for Fun Gen inc
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