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Novartis
Next-Generation Sequencing Research Scientist
1 Purpose. To drive drug discovery with advanced genomics. <br><br>The Chemical Biology and Therapeutics department merges cutting-edge technical capabilities with deep scientific expertise to deliver bold innovations to enable therapeutic breakthroughs for patients. We seek a highly motivated scientist to join our multidisciplinary Next-Generation Sequencing group. We drive technical innovation through the deployment of pioneering genomic technologies to enable rapid discovery of new biology, novel drug targets, and disease biomarkers. This hands-on role offers an opportunity to learn and work closely with bench and data scientists within and outside the group to impact genomics projects across NIBR. <br><br>Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br><br>- Plan and execute experiments using suite of RNA, epigenetics and targeted sequencing technologies<br><br>- Help build novel genomics methods to meet emerging needs, e.g. in cell and gene therapy<br><br>- QC and interpret genomics data<br><br>- Troubleshoot and communicate effectively with team members<br><br>- Work collaboratively with genomics scientists, disease area researchers and data scientists to advance drug discovery efforts<br><br>[#video#https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ggbnzRY9z8w{#400,300#}#/video#]