Novartis
Senior Scientist, Translational Preclinical Models, MPS Automated Cell Culture & Innovation
$94K–$183K
Cambridge (USA) · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of relevant post-graduate experience; alternatively, recent PhD graduates within the last 2 years with relevant experience.
- Education
- B.S. or M.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline; alternatively, a recent PhD graduate within the last 2 years with relevant experience.
About the job
Develops scalable, reproducible human cellular and microphysiological models for drug discovery using stem cell biology, laboratory automation, imaging, and data analysis.
What you'll do
- Maintain and differentiate stem cell cultures, including iPSC and hESC, and produce characterized cell models at scale.
- Operate, develop, and troubleshoot automated tissue-culture workflows and microphysiological systems; perform imaging and data analysis.
- Optimize studies with cross-functional teams and create procedures, train users, and coordinate cell-production needs.
What they ask for
- B.S. or M.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline; recent PhD graduates may also be considered.
- Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience, including human cancer cell lines and/or iPSCs, with strong aseptic technique and cell-quality practices.
- Experience executing cell culture or differentiation workflows and designing, deploying, operating, or troubleshooting automated laboratory workflows.
- Working knowledge of microscopy, image-based monitoring, and quantitative data analysis for cellular models.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with HighRes BioSolutions/Cellario, CellTrio RoboCell, Sartorius CompacT, liquid handlers, bulk dispensers, or laboratory automation software.
- Experience with phenotypic screening, advanced microscopy, image-analysis tools, Genedata Screener or Spotfire; exposure to AI-enabled analysis tools.
Pay
$93,800 and $174,200 per year (base salary, Senior Scientist I); $98,700 and $183,300 (base salary, Senior Scientist II)
Tools
iPSC, hESC, CellTrio, HighRes Biosolutions, MPS, Genedata Screener, Spotfire, Sartorius CompacT
AI focus
Exposure to AI-enabled analysis tools is a plus.
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