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Senior Scientist- In Vivo Surgical Studies & Training
USA
About the role
Location: Cambridge, MA
The Senior Scientist – In Vivo Surgical Studies & Training is a highly technical and specialized role responsible for collaborating on Surgical Studies and leading surgical trainings. In this role, you will provide high quality and consistent outcome on surgeries, clear and decisive surgical training, and study design/implementation input to research staff within our multi-building, multi-discipline research program.
Your Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Scientist – In Vivo Surgical Studies & Training is a highly technical and specialized role responsible for collaborating on Surgical Studies and leading surgical trainings. In this role, you will provide high quality and consistent outcome on surgeries, clear and decisive surgical training, and study design/implementation input to research staff within our multi-building, multi-discipline research program.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on technical In Vivo Surgical collaboration (i.e. on study surgeon).
- Train and evaluate new associates to proficiency on applicable surgical techniques and training methods
- Manage assigned surgical collaboration and liaise with assigned research department personnel
- Ensure compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines
- Pursue continuous learning/professional development opportunities, enhance/expand skill set, and review Comparative Medicine (CM) SOPs/techniques
- Liaise with research community for comprehension of scientific rationale behind study parameters
- Organize In Vivo studies for teammates
- Gain certification and proficiency on all applicable surgical skills as required by the role
- Foster peer/team development and performance and contribute to a team-oriented and interactive environment
- Continuously support In Vivo Science and Technology (IST) management in maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory agencies in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
EEO Statement
We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
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Role Requirements
- 2-year degree in Veterinary Sciences, 4-year Science degree, or an equivalent combination of experience along with higher education are required (or country specific equivalents as applicable)
- 5+ years of experience in a surgical skills in lab animal work preferred.
- Extensive hands-on experience with stereotactic surgeries highly preferred.
- LAT Certification preferred or pursued after start
- Excellent mathematic & compound dose/volume administration calculation skills
- Superior written and oral communication and data documentation skills
- Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws, departmental SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices are required.
Why Novartis: (This section tracked for Compliance) Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining
to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $97,600 - $160,800/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Division
Biomedical Research
Business Unit
Strategy, Portfolio & Operations
Work Location
Cambridge, MA
Company/Legal Entity
NIBRI
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No
