Expert Science & Technology – Downstream Processing (f/m/d)

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support automation initiatives by generating experimental data for process modeling in late-phase development, enabling targeted process characterization efforts

• Implementing automated systems at laboratory and pilot scale

• Evaluation of new technologies and equipment for automation of laboratory activities
• Performance of chromatography steps, cross flow filtration / tangential flow filtration and other membrane separation methods for purification of recombinant proteins as part of process development and characterization at laboratory and pilot scale

• Independently plan, organize, perform and document scientific experiments under minimal supervision; handle several activities at a time

• Support the organization of the laboratory, generate lab procedures, reports and / or instructions and / or Standard Operating Procedure’s and document the studies in electronic documentation systems according to defined standards

• Evaluate and interpret results, propose and actively support the design of next experiments

• Generate scientific documents to hand over to internal and / or external partners and support generation of international registration documents under minimal supervision.

Essential requirements:
• Completed studies in the field of Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical Chemistry, Pharmacy (or comparable). Alternatively, Apprenticeship in industry and several years of industry experience
• Experience in Downstream Processing in particular with chromatographic systems, e.g. ÄKTA systems
• Knowledge and experience of software tools e.g. Microsoft software tools, electronic lab book etc.
• Fluency English

Desirable requirements:

• Practical experience / professional experience in automation and modelling
• A personality with a can-do mentality and the ability to adopt to change with strong communication across organizational interfaces
• Ability to work with a cross-functional team in a matrix environment

• Fluency in German

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

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €52,300/year (on a full-time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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