Junior Mass Spectrometry Expert

393685BR

**Junior Mass Spectrometry Expert M/F/d (Analytical Characterization)**:
Austria

**About the role**

Location: Kundl, Austria
2023 Join the Novartis Biologics community still this year and help to “reimagine medicine”.
Job Purpose:
We are expanding the core of our Analytical Characterization (AC) team in Kundl, Austria - to supply cutting edge analytics and in-depth protein knowledge for challenging new biological entities (NBEs). We support biopharmaceuticals from the development phase to commercialization and up to life-cycle management activities. AC applies a wide range of physico-chemical analytical techniques with a focus on mass spectrometry to characterize biopharmaceutical products.
We are looking for an associate with profound interest and joy in hands-on mass spectrometry-based protein, peptide and glycan analysis. You are excited by new analytical challenges and willing to stay on track “till the riddles are solved”.
Your key responsibilities:

- You design, plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the characterization of therapeutic proteins, their posttranslational modifications, degradation products using state of the art LC-MS instruments.
- Essential tasks include generation, evaluation and interpretation of data as well as proper documentation of results. You perform analytical tasks within the scope of established procedures.
- You prepare technical documents e.g. analytical procedures.
- You are responsible for the maintenance and qualification of lab equipment.
- Participate in function-specific sub teams and fulfill assigned tasks and responsibilities under supervision.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

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

**Role Requirements**

What you’ll bring to the role:

- Technical expert studies with Master of Science in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology or other natural sciences Bachelor of Science with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Hands-on experience with mass spectrometric characterization of proteins/peptides/glycans is mandatory. Basic theoretical and practical knowledge of state-of-the-art ESI-Q-TOF, Orbitrap or MALDI-TOF MS technologies as well as MS data processing software solutions (e.g. Xcalibur, Refiner MS, Analyst, GPMAW) is required.
- You have a pivotal interest in instrumental analytical approaches and the ability to obtain proficiency in new technologies in short time.
- Fluency in English (oral and written), knowledge of German is a plus.

Desirable Requirements:

- Solid scientific/technical writing and presentation skills.
- First experience in protein/peptide/glycan separation approaches (i.e. chromatographic, various modes).
- Independent, thorough and reliable working style, first experience to trouble-shoot analytical equipment and processes.
- Understanding of development activities and processes in Biopharma and knowledge on relevant regulatory guidelines.
- Basic programming skills (e.g. R, Phyton)

Why Novartis?

You’ll receive:

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 €54,735.38/year (on a full time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.
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:

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**Division**

Development

**Business Unit**

TECHNICAL R & D GDD

**Work Location**

Kundl

**Company/Legal Entity**

NVS Pharmaceutical Manu. GmbH

**Functional Area**

Research & Development

**Job Type**

Full Time

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Shift Work**

No

**Early Talent**

Yes