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  <id type="integer">119378</id>
  <reference-id>187201</reference-id>
  <requisition-number>58084BR</requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
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  <employer-url></employer-url>
  <application-email>nibr.careers@novartis.com</application-email>
  <application-url>http://www.nibrcareers.com</application-url>
  <employer-name>Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research</employer-name>
  <company-name>Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[*Scientific Associate – Cell Biology/Immunology – Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research – Horsham*

*Full-Time
Sector: Industry
Horsham, Sussex
Competitive salary*

Working as part of a small team, you will support research activities in target and drug discovery, focusing primarily on therapeutic antibodies for respiratory diseases.

This role calls for a BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in Cell Biology, Immunology or a related discipline - preferably supported by proven experience gained in industry or academia. Hands-on experience with cell culture, including primary cell culture, and cell-based assay development is essential. In addition, you will be familiar with ELISA and cell sorting techniques as well as mammalian transfection methods and reporter gene assays. A background in molecular biology techniques including methods used for RNA isolation and PCR would be further advantage.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic, you must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Committed to innovation.
New medicines through strong science.
World leader in the development of breakthrough treatments.
Think what's possible.

A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented, performance-driven people. All of which makes us one of the most rewarding employers in our field.

To apply for this role please visit http://www.NIBRcareers.com or e-mail nibr.careers@novartis.com quoting the reference: 58084BR.

http://www.nibrcareers.com
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  </description>
  <location>Horsham United Kingdom</location>
  <title>Scientific Associate - Cell Biology / Immunology</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/119378-Scientific-Associate-Cell-Biology-Immunology</url>
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