Research Scientist - Compound Management Group

4 FDA approved drugs; 15+ clinical candidates; 400+ patents; 20 years of NIBR San Diego history! For over 21 years, NIBR - San Diego has been doing cutting-edge innovative drug discovery for Novartis global research organization.<br><br><br>We are seeking a Research Scientist for our Compound Management (CM) Group at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), San Diego to work in a highly automated, highly interactive, and fast-paced environment to enable efficient compound distribution locally and worldwide. As a member of the global CM community, you will help accelerate drug discovery through operational excellence in a flexible and dynamic environment. <br>You will conduct routine operation and maintenance of laboratory robotics as well as interfacing with web-based software tools. Some of the laboratory tasks would include retrieval and storage of solutions from semi-automated and automated stores, use of automated instruments for dissolution and solution transfers, coordination of shipments of orders to and from other Novartis sites and/or CROs. <br>Your Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br>• Fulfillment of dry and solution-based compound sample requests for local and/or global Novartis sites and for external collaborators.<br>• Retrieval and storage of compounds from automated and semi-automated stores<br>• Operation of laboratory robotics requiring machine setup and post-processing procedures using established lab protocols<br>• Maintain and troubleshoot the automation with input from senior lab members to ensure quality<br>• Manual compound weighing <br>• Work collaboratively across lab with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills<br>• Identify issues and implement solutions to meet the needs of project teams/colleagues.<br><br>As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com.<br><br><br>[#video#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggbnzRY9z8w{#400,300#}#/video#]