Novartis
Senior Scientist I/II, Oncology
$94K–$183K
Cambridge (USA) · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of industry experience preferred.
- Education
- BS/MS degree in biology or related field.
About the job
Conducts cell and molecular biology experiments to support oncology drug-conjugate discovery, target validation, and drug optimization.
What you'll do
- Designs, executes, and analyzes in vitro experiments to profile compounds and investigate mechanisms of action.
- Performs cell and molecular biology assays, cultures and engineers cell lines, and uses laboratory automation for screening.
- Records and presents research findings, collaborates with project teams, and supports lab operations.
What they ask for
- BS/MS degree in biology or a related field.
- Extensive experience developing and executing cellular assays.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and clearly present data and use it to generate hypotheses.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Nice to have
- Oncology experience.
- Experience with high-throughput screening workflows, drug discovery optimization, or antibody-drug-conjugate discovery.
Pay
$93,800 - $174,200 (base salary, Sr Scientist I; USD); $98,700 - $183,400 (base salary, Sr Scientist II; USD)
Tools
cell titer glo, flow cytometry, JESS, western blot, MSD
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