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Form of workAbout the Department
Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
The Associate Scientist II will provide scientific and technical expertise and execute laboratory research strategies in support of multiple in vivo and in vitro projects focused on the identification and validation of new drug targets, advancing novel therapies to the clinic, and developing technologies to accelerate scientific research. This will be achieved by executing research experiments, analyzing and ensuring data integrity, and communicating results to project teams. This position will be responsible for providing peer leadership and technical support in the laboratory for research experiments and data integrity.
Relationships
Reports to the Senior Director, Metabolic Regulation.
Internal relationships include working closely with technical staff & other members of the scientific leadership team; regular collaborations with members of other research departments at NNRCSI; & frequent interaction with project managers & other colleagues in Denmark.
Individual may interact with external research collaborators both academia- & industry-based.
Individual Contributor: does not manage other employees or contingent workers.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
- Bachelor 's Degree within subject matter expertise required.
- At least 8 years relevant technical experience required; Masters’ degree + 4 years relevant experience can be considered.
- Relevant required experience includes: Experience with in vitro, ex vivo metabolic function assays to assess insulin sensitivity, glucose and lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function in cells or tissues
- Preferred experience includes: In vitro pharmacology and experience working with metabolic relevant cell types and ex vivo system (adipocytes, skeletal myocytes, pancreatic beta cells, isolated muscle, islets)
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates project management knowledge, as well as strong organizational and time-management skills.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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