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If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives. ~~~\nNovartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!\nNovartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com\nReady to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on...\nAssociate Scientist - Downstream Process Development\nAbout the Role:\nThe Gene Therapy Downstream Process Development Team within Technical Research & Development (TRD) organization drives purification process development for gene therapy assets across both adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentiviral vector (LVV) modalities.\nThe Associate Scientist - Downstream Process Development (Contract) is a temporary contract position providing hands-on experimental and operational support for defined gene therapy development activities. The role will support the planning, execution, and analysis of assigned experiments in support of gene therapy program initiatives. This role performs hands-on downstream process work at small and large scale and supports the execution of pilot- and large-scale batches. The position is intended to provide focused execution capacity for current program needs, working closely with downstream team members and cross-functional partners.\nMajor Accountabilities:\nExecute assigned experimental and process activities in support of defined program deliverables, working under the guidance of senior team members.\nPerform hands-on downstream process operations, such as depth filtration, chromatography, and/or tangential flow filtration (TFF), at both small and large scale.\nSupport the execution of pilot- and large-scale batches, including equipment and materials preparation, process operation, sampling, and documentation.\nCompile, analyze, and summarize experimental data and share results and observations with the team.\nAccurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in accordance with good documentation practices.\nPrepare and maintain laboratory equipment, buffers, and materials, and help coordinate laboratory activities and supplies for assigned studies.\nFollow safety requirements, technical standards, and best practices, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement of laboratory processes.\nCoordinate with downstream team members and cross-functional partners as needed to support timely study and batch execution.\nProvide flexible, hands-on support across assigned studies and batch activities based on evolving program and team needs.\nEssential Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related technical field with 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 0-1 years of relevant experience.\nHands-on experience with at least one of the following downstream unit operations at small or large scale: depth filtration, chromatography, or tangential flow filtration (TFF).\nAbility to carry out assigned experiments and process operations accurately, following established procedures and protocols.\nWorking knowledge of data analysis and the ability to summarize and communicate experimental results.\nStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to good documentation practices.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.\nDesired Requirements:\nExperience supporting pilot- or large-scale batch execution.\nKnowledge of viral gene therapy and experience with AAV or LVV downstream processes.\nLocation: Durham, NC (Onsite)\nPay Rate: $35 - $38/Hour W-2 Only (based on Education/Experience)\nShift: Mon - Friday (8 - 5)\nContract: 18-month\nHealth, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)\nWhy Novartis:\nHelping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. 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