Associate Scientist Technical Development

OverviewPlan, perform and report scientific experiments with SME (subject matter expert) to support the innovation projects and/or advance the innovation technical platform of radiopharmaceutical parenteral dosage forms. Contribute to maintenance of laboratory instruments/infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute characterization studies, analytical tests, and method development with the innovation project leader (e.g., HPLC purity, UV content, identity, pH, osmolality, visible particles).Perform literature searches, support innovation, contribute to RLT IP and platforms, and share learnings across local/global teams.Provide raw data documentation, contribute to result interpretation, and ensure all documentation is correct, structured, complete, and compliant with SOPs, HSE, and AdAcAp/Novartis guidelines.Maintain clean and tidy work areas, including proper waste management, and keep accurate records of chemicals, intermediates, excipients, and solvents.Ensure correct and timely completion of logbooks and eLN experiments according to local procedures.Strictly follow HSE rules, laboratory workflows, and procedures related to shipments and materials management.Keep all required training up to date with no overdue assignments without acceptable cause.Act as an ambassador for the Novartis mindset, fostering a collaborative, curious, and courageous working style and applying continuous improvement principles.Qualifications / Essential RequirementsMaster’s degree in a scientific field and 1–3 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experienceGood English skills (oral and written) and fluent in the local site languageAwareness of safe handling of chemicals, hazardous materials, and laboratory/technical equipmentAdequate scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area (e.g., synthetic, analytical, pharmaceutical)Good knowledge of pharmaceutical quality control and production processesAdequate knowledge in related scientific/technical collaboration areasGood knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools, including relevant software and computer toolsBasic presentation and scientific/technical writing skillsWhy Novartis?Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us Learn more here: 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?BenefitsYou can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.InclusionNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.ConnectivityIf this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here.#J-18808-Ljbffr