About the Role

　　We are seeking highly motivated, young scientist to join us for 6 months of internship in the Immunogen-icity and Mechanistic Immunology (IMI) group, within the Biologics Research Center (BRC) in the Novartis Biomedical Research in Basel.

　　Preferred start date: 01.04.2024

　　Latest start date: 15.05.2024

　　Duration: 6 months

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　• Investigate B cell antibody repertoire in peripheral blood and tonsil-derived samples Handling and culture of cell lines and primary cells.

　　• Handling and culture of cell lines and primary cells.

　　• Use of multicolor flow cytometry, immunological (i.e. ELISA) and molecular biology techniques.

　　• Perform experimental data analysis and present scientific interpretation in internal lab meetings

　　• Document experiments using electronic lab book, preparing protocols and reports.

　　• Maintain familiarity with recent scientific and technical literature relevant to the project

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　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

　　Role Requirements

　　Essential Requirements

　　• Education: Recent graduates with a master degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Bio-technology or related disciplines (shortly after master degree completion)

　　• Languages: Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

　　• Basic laboratory skills

　　• Experience with primary cell culture, immunological techniques (i.e. ELISA) and molecular biology

　　• Experience in immunology is a plus

　　Desirable Requirements

　　• Previous hands-on experience flow cytometry is a plus.

　　Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.

　　Why 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 mis-sion and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

　　Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: (Use provided wording - do not change)

　　Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams repre-sentative of the patients and communities we serve.

　　Accessibility and accommodation: (Use provided wording - do not change)

　　Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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　　Division

　　Biomedical Research

　　Business Unit

　　BIOLOGICS NIBR

　　Location

　　Switzerland

　　Site

　　Basel

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Novartis Pharma AG

　　Functional Area

　　Interns/Students on Novartis Payroll

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Internship

　　Shift Work

　　No