Senior Flow Design and Analysis Expert - MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Job Description

Sr. Flow Cytometry Design & Analyses Expert

1 in 5 men and 1 in 6 women worldwide develop cancer during their lifetime, and far too many will lose their battle every year. At Navigate BioPharma, we envision a disease-free world – our talented and passionate team is at the forefront of enabling drug development by using transformative science to deliver high quality, world class clinical biomarker solutions so we can one day realize that vision. Join us on our journey to turning innovative treatment ideas into reality to improve and extend patient lives across the globe. Navigate BioPharma, a fully owned subsidiary of Novartis, provides assay development, clinical trial testing, and companion diagnostics services to companies in the precision medicine field. At present, Navigate BioPharma supports 100+ clinical trials from 30+ pharma, biotech, and diagnostic companies, including 8 of the top 15 oncology companies globally.

As Sr. Flow Cytometry Design & Analyses Expert, you will contribute to the development of high complexity flow cytometry biomarker assays using state-of-art instrumentation. You will also be involved in data analysis and interpretations of clinical specimens from patients enrolled in clinical trials applying the highest standards and following all GMP/GCP/GLP/CLIA recommendations and regulations. In your role, you will be expected to contribute scientific thought leadership, coach, and mentor team members, and develop strong collaborative relationships across the organizational departments.

Your responsibilities:
1. Leads gating, analyses, and scientific review of high dimensional flow cytometry data
2. Provides data analyses mentorship and tutorials to current and new employees
3. Oversees assay transfer (internal & external) to support global clinical trials, advises on new assay design (panel & gating) and leads execution of supplemental validations
4. Serves as primary POC for technical & interpretation issue management of clinical trial data
5. Flexibly supports primary COE (center of excellence) functions as well as cross COE needs

What you will bring to the role:
1. PhD with 6+ years of experience, MS with 12+ years of directly relevant experience, or BS with 20+ years scientific emphasis with minimum of 12 years of directly relevant experience
2. High level of understanding of biological sciences and familiarity with flow cytometry both at the bench and in data analysis. Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
3. Highest scientific and technical standards for the successful completion of projects
4. Critical thinking is a must, high degree of ownership and accountability, ability to quickly adapt to changing projects and priorities in a fast paced and dynamic environment
5. Team player, enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated, “can-do” attitude, sense of mentorship


Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of cell characterization assays directly applicable to the research services provided by Navigate (tissue culture, cellular biological techniques such as flow cytometry, cell isolation procedures, IHC, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Deep hands-on knowledge in phenotyping of normal and abnormal immune cell subsets, including stem cells, is strongly preferred

The ideal location for this role is the Carlsbad, CA site where hybrid working principles apply, but a distant working arrangement may be possible in certain states. US associates living more than 50 miles (one way) away and who reside in a different state from their Novartis office will require a formal DWA to ensure appropriate state tax compliance. Distant workers are responsible for the cost of home office expenses and periodic
travel/lodging to the Carlsbad, CA site, as determined necessary by hiring manager. US associates living more than 50 miles (one way) away and who reside in the same state as their Novartis office may be eligible for an exception to the hybrid working principles. This
position will require 10-15% travel as defined by the business (domestic and or international).

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $118,400 and $177,600/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/22 through 12/31/22, 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.

EEO Statement:

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.

Minimum Requirements:

What you will bring to the role:
1. PhD with 6+ years of experience, MS with 12+ years of directly relevant experience, or BS with 20+ years scientific emphasis with minimum of 12 years of directly relevant experience
2. High level of understanding of biological sciences and familiarity with flow cytometry both at the bench and in data analysis. Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
3. Highest scientific and technical standards for the successful completion of projects
4. Critical thinking is a must, high degree of ownership and accountability, ability to quickly adapt to changing projects and priorities in a fast paced and dynamic environment
5. Team player, enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated, “can-do” attitude, sense of mentorship

Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of cell characterization assays directly applicable to the research services provided by Navigate (tissue culture, cellular biological techniques such as flow cytometry, cell isolation procedures, IHC, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Deep hands-on knowledge in phenotyping of normal and abnormal immune cell subsets, including stem cells, is strongly preferred

The ideal location for this role is the Carlsbad, CA site where hybrid working principles apply, but a distant working arrangement may be possible in certain states. US associates living more than 50 miles (one way) away and who reside in a different state from their Novartis office will require a formal DWA to ensure appropriate state tax compliance. Distant workers are responsible for the cost of home office expenses and periodic
travel/lodging to the Carlsbad, CA site, as determined necessary by hiring manager. US associates living more than 50 miles (one way) away and who reside in the same state as their Novartis office may be eligible for an exception to the hybrid working principles. This
position will require 10-15% travel as defined by the business (domestic and or international).

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