Scientific Associate

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$50.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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The Global Discovery Chemistry is seeking a contractual Scientific Associate to help drive innovation in targeted siRNA delivery. The candidate will be working closely with a team of experts to advance our therapeutics and to drive our understanding of selective delivery of siRNA.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesis of oligonucleotides, purification characterization by using appropriate analytical techniques.
• Synthesis of oligonucleotides conjugates.
• Phosphoramidite and other reagent inventory management
• Apply automation or collaborate with an automation expert to improve efficiency

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry/ Biochemistry with prior oligonucleotides synthesis experience.
• Broad experience in analytical techniques for oligonucleotides (ASOs and siRNAs), various oligonucleotides conjugates, including, but not limited to, HPLC-UV/Fluorescence/MS.
• Skilled with different analytical techniques, HPLC, LC-MS etc.
• Experience with automated liquid handling/assay automation desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Location: Onsite role San Diego, CA

Pay Rate: $45 - $50/hour based on experience and qualifications (W2 Only)

Contract: 6-month

Health, dental, vision, 401k

Why Novartis:

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?

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

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  Contract

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  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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