Alcon

Senior Scientist I

Alcon • $100K — $174K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field.
  • 2 years of relevant work experience in tissue-based biomarker assay development or related position.
  • Proficiency in immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence techniques.
  • Experience with histology techniques.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Develop tissue-based biomarker assays like IHC and ISH for clinical studies.
  • Transfer developed assays to external contract research organizations.
  • Support diverse oncology programs across various disease indications.
  • Engage in exploratory research on preclinical and clinical samples.
  • Participate in technical development within the OPB sub-team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) with company contribution and match.
  • Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
  • Performance-based cash incentives and potential for equity awards.
  • Telecommuting options available.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Job Title: Senior Scientist

Summary
Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position.

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Telecommunication/WFH allowed. Position reports to Cambridge, MA
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Senior Scientist will work within a sub-team of OPB, primarily passionate about tissue based biomarker assay development (e.g., IHC, ISH, and FIHC) for eventual transfer to external contract research organizations as part of clinical trials or for exploratory research on preclinical and consented clinical and commercial samples. The Senior Scientist will help support programs across a wide range of therapeutic modalities and disease indications within Oncology and have opportunities to develop additional skills in image analysis and participate in technical development within OPB.

Job Description

Essential Requirements:

Master's degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field.

2 years of work experience in the job offered or related position; and

Experience with the following:
  • Immunohistochemical
  • Immunofluorescence techniques
  • Histology

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $100,755 to $174,200 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the

role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and

disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In

addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days,

holidays and other leaves.

Salary Range
$93,800.00 - $174,200.00

Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Curious Mindset, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Gene Therapy, Immunology, Machine Learning (ML), Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Patient Care, Science

About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
Learn more about Alcon
Size
24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1945
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Alcon

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Senior Scientist I jobs: