2024 Summer Internship - TRD - Analytical Development
194 students participated in a Novartis internship in 2022, and we’d like YOU to join us in 2024! If you want to learn what it means to reimagine medicine while being inspired, curious, and unbossed, then we welcome you to find your place at one of our cross-divisional internships that span 20+ functional areas.
Summary:
Imagine… 2 weeks after the birth of your child you realize they aren’t meeting critical developmental milestones and after months of doctor’s appointments you are told your baby has a rare neurological disease that would impact how they would live their lives.
This is the reality of parents whose children have Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and it’s the reason why we at Novartis Cell and Gene Therapy are laser-focused on bringing hope and possibility to those devastated by rare genetic diseases.
Imagine the lives you could transform by joining the Novartis Cell and Gene Therapy team.
We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to join the growing, dynamic multidisciplinary Analytical Development - Chemistry team. The person will contribute to the characterization of AAV capsid proteins and lentiviral vectors using separations and other biophysical techniques.
Responsibilities:
• Work with PhD Scientist to design, perform experiment and analyze results
• Discuss with internal or external expert to optimize experimental conditions
• Perform sample preparation and analysis using HPLC/UPLC or LC-MS
• Perform data analysis using different software
• Contributes to technical report and summaries with guidance
• Complies with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g. GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned from manager
Requirements:
Candidate must be able to work independently with direction, as well as in collaborative teams. Interns must also be able to carry out standard operating procedures involving basic laboratory techniques, calculations, materials measurement, operation of laboratory equipment and record keeping. Interns can be responsible for testing data records, notebooks and computerized data storage.
Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Qualifications:
• Student currently enrolled in classes leading to an accredited undergraduate or Masters/PhD degree in a related Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mass spectrometry, or Science discipline.
• Student must have hands on experience using HPLC/UPLC and software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work and maintain positive relationship with team members.
• Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is required in performing all functions of this position.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
The level of this position will be based on the final candidate’s qualifications.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Location: Onsite
Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis!
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.
Pay Rate:
- Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
Accommodation:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com or 1.862.778.5441.
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