Research Scientist, Protein Engineering

6000! This is the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on new technologies that have the potential to contribute to therapeutic breakthroughs for patients. The Biotherapeutic Engineering and Gene Therapy drives a diverse portfolio of modalities including therapeutic proteins, multi-specific antibodies, CAR-T, RNA therapeutics, AAV and lentiviral vectors. We work collaboratively with disease area groups to broaden the use of biologics in therapeutic applications.<br><br>We are looking for a passionate Research Scientist to join the team in Cambridge, MA. In this role, you will help to advance our diverse programs in NBC biologics pipeline and accelerate the discovery process. You will mainly work in lab to support all projects cross the portfolio in the protein engineering function by contributing to protein expression, purification, and characterization.<br><br>What you’ll be doing: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br>• Conduct protein expression, purification, and characterization; may perform functional characterization via cell assays. <br>• Implement experimental steps and existing lab techniques according to established laboratory protocols with input from senior lab members or manager.<br>• Summarize raw data, report experimental details, and provide basic data analysis.<br>• Interpret and present data and findings in internal project meetings. <br>• Maintain excellent notebook record and comply company documentation compliance. <br>• Support other research activities as needed.<br><br>This position will be located at the Cambridge, MA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 0% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).<br><br>[#video#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggbnzRY9z8w%7b#400,300#}#/video#{#400,300#}#/video#]