Analytical Lab Associate in Biocatalysis Team

Analytical Lab Associate in Biocatalysis Team

This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! Novartis partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company.  

to learn more about Magnit. Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on… As part of the Global Drug Development (GDD) team, you will join the Biocatalysis Team in Chemical & Analytical Development (CHAD) to unlock the next breakthroughs by enzyme evolution. As a highly motivated analytical lab technician, you will support and expand the development of biocatalytic processes across Novartis.

Our success will have a direct impact on the sustainability of the future production processes of Novartis. The position is a perfect opportunity for you as an enthusiastic scientist to apply your own expertise in an exciting and innovative pharmaceutical environment.

• Conducting high throughput routine analytics for a variety of compound classes with a focus on small molecules (oligonucleotides and proteins occasionally) using LC-UV, LC-MS, SFC-UV, SFC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS and Rapid Fire-MS
• Interpretation of analytical data, if needed using statistical tools
• Documentation of analytical raw data utilizing dedicated LIMS system to track samples and related analyses
• Development of analytical methods for LC-UV, LC-MS, SFC-UV, SFC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS and Rapid Fire-MS analysis
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment
• Assistance for the development and execution of assays to support enzyme screenings in high-throughput (HTP) format

• Lab technician or BSc/MSc level in analytical chemistry, ideally with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong general analytical background and familiarity with standard analytical techniques; experience with small molecule detection
• Solid hands‑on experience with analytical instrumentation and excellent understanding of analytical separation, detection and measurement concepts
• Comfortable with multi‑tasking of repetitive routine operations
• Strong organizational and documentation competence (e.g. record keeping, lab notebook, reports)
• Ready to work in an international and multidisciplinary team
• Open‑minded personality and “can do” attitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good communication skills in English (oral and written)

• Experience with small molecule detection by LC-MS and GC-MS
• Knowledge of triple quadrupole mass spectrometry
• Familiar with analytical software, e.g. Mass Hunter or Chromeleon

Workload: 100% (40 hours per week)

Role type:
Onsite

Required start date:
March 2026

Contract:

3 years

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