Senior Scientist I - Upstream Processing

Job ID

REQ-10083717

Jul 23, 2026

Slovenia

Available in: English

Summary

#LI-Hybrid Location: Menges, Slovenia Interni naziv pozicije / Internal job title: Raziskovalec ekspert I / Senior Scientist IRole Purpose:Our R&D unit in Menge is looking for a motivated scientist in field of Upstream Processing (USP) to join us and help us develop a diverse portfolio of biotherapeutic modalities. As a Senior Scientist you must demonstrate a broad and in-depth knowledge of technologies in recombinant protein production to evaluate the developability of various biologics modalities covered by Novartis Biomedical Research and Development units, ranging from traditional antibodies to advanced biologics formats and mixed modalities, ensuring quality of material delivered and eventually enabling lead candidate selection. We offer a stimulating work environment, ample opportunities for growth and development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future of medicine. If you are a motivated and talented scientist with a passion for biomedical research, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team at Novartis.Naa R&D enota v Mengu ie motiviranega raziskovalca s podroja Upstream procesiranja (USP), ki se nam bo pridruil in nam pomagal razvijati raznolik portfelj bioterapevtikov. Kot Raziskovalec expert morate izkazovati iroko in poglobljeno znanje tehnologij za proizvodnjo rekombinantnih proteinov za oceno primernosti razvoja razlinih biolokih modalitet, ki jih pokrivajo enote Novartis Biomedicinske raziskave in Razvoj, od tradicionalnih protiteles do naprednih biolokih formatov in meanih modalitet, pri emer zagotavljate kakovost dostavljenega materiala in sasoma omogoate izbor vodilnega kandidata. Nudimo spodbudno delovno okolje, tevilne prilonosti za rast in razvoj ter monost pomembnega vpliva na prihodnost medicine. e ste motiviran in nadarjen znanstvenik s strastjo do biomedicinskih raziskav, vas vabimo, da se prijavite in postanete del nae dinamine ekipe v Novartisu.

About the Role

Key responsibilities:Expand and maintain CHO cells in suspension from small to large scale (up to 200L).Use stably transfected CHO cells for the expression of recombinant monoclonal antibodies, multispecific antibodies and other therapeutic proteins with bioreactor systems.As USP lead plan, manage and coordinate protein productions across multiple projects; strong alignment required with global project teams to link activities within our organization and facilitate continuous throughputIndependently generate hypotheses, design and execute follow-up experiments, and troubleshoote issuesWork collaboratively with lab associates in a matrix setting to expand our protein production toolkitReview literature to develop and implement novel technology solutionsActively undertake organizational responsibility in lab organization, including maintaining equipment and bringing new equpiment in labDocumente results in detail, present research updates, and participate constructively in project teams and at lab meetingsMinimum Requirements - What you will bring to the role:MSc University degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical technology or other relevant discipline with at least 3 year of relevant work experience in industry, or BSc University degree biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical technology or other relevant discipline with at least 6 years of relevant work experience in industry.Good theoretical and strong practical laboratory experience in mammalian cell technology (stable cell lines, wave culture systems, stirred tank bioreactors), cell biology and sterile techniqueHigh learning ability to acquire expertise in new technologies and technical equipmentProven experience in successfully prioritizing and keeping timelinesExcellent organizational skills with the ability to run multiple projects in parallelOpen and proactive communication, strong customer focus, ability to interact with various stakeholdersReliable and flexible team player, accustomed to sharing tasks and projectsFluency in English (oral/written)Desirable skills:Solid experience in one of the neighboring disciplines (Protein Purification (Downstream Processing) and/or Phys-Chem Analytics)Kljune odgovornosti: Gojenje in vzdrevanje CHO celic v suspenziji od majhnega do velikega merila (do 200 L). Uporaba stabilno transfeciranih CHO celic za izraanje rekombinantnih monoklonskih protiteles, multispecifinih protiteles in drugih terapevtskih proteinov z bioreaktorskimi sistemi. Kot funkcijskih vodja USP nartovanje, upravljanje in koordinacija proizvodnje proteinov v ve projektih; potrebno je tesno usklajevanje z globalnimi projektnimi ekipami za povezovanje aktivnosti znotraj nae organizacije in omogoanje neprekinjene pretonosti dela. Samostojno oblikovanje hipotez, nartovanje in izvajanje nadaljnjih poskusov ter odpravljanje teav. Sodelovanje z laboratorijskimi sodelavci v matrinem okolju za iritev naega nabora orodij za proizvodnjo proteinov. Pregled literature za razvoj in uvedbo novih tehnolokih reitev. Aktivno prevzemanje organizacijske odgovornosti pri organizaciji laboratorija, vkljuno z vzdrevanjem opreme in uvajanjem nove opreme v laboratorij. Podrobno dokumentiranje rezultatov, predstavljanje raziskovalnih posodobitev ter konstruktivno sodelovanje v projektnih ekipah in na laboratorijskih sestankih. Minimalne zahteve - kaj boste prinesli v vlogo: Univerzitetna izobrazba / magisterij (MSc) s podroja biotehnologije, biokemije, kemijske tehnologije ali druge ustrezne discipline z najmanj 3 leti ustreznih delovnih izkuenj v industriji; ali Visokoolska izobrazba (BSc) s podroja biotehnologije, biokemije, kemijske tehnologije ali druge ustrezne discipline z najmanj 6 leti ustreznih delovnih izkuenj v industriji. Dobro teoretino in mono praktino laboratorijsko znanje na podroju tehnologije sesalskih celic (stabilne celine linije, wave reaktorski sistemi, mealni bioreaktorji), celine biologije in sterilne tehnike. Visoka sposobnost uenja za pridobivanje strokovnega znanja o novih tehnologijah in tehnini opremi. Dokazane izkunje z uspenim doloanjem prioritet in spotovanjem asovnic. Odline organizacijske sposobnosti z zmonostjo hkratnega vodenja ve projektov. Odprta in proaktivna komunikacija, mona usmerjenost k strankam ter sposobnost sodelovanja z razlinimi deleniki. Zanesljiv in prilagodljiv timski igralec, vajen delitve nalog in projektov. Tekoe znanje angleine (ustno/pisno). Zaelena znanja in spretnosti: Dobro znanje in izkunje v eni od sorodnih disciplin (ienje proteinov oziroma downstream procesiranje in/ali fizikalno-kemijska analitika). Benefits & RewardsAt Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €27,160 to € 50,440The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.Koristi in nagradeV Novartisu smo zavezani skupnemu preoblikovanju medicine - in nagrajevanju ljudi, ki jo uresniijo. Priakovani letni osnovni plani razpon za delovno mesto: €27,160 do € 50,440 Osnovna plaa je doloena glede na spolno nevtralne cilje, kot so relevantne veine, kompetence in izkunje v skladu s politiko pla Novartisa, ob vstopu v Novartis pa se redno pregleduje. Poleg osnovne plae ste morda upravieni do bonusa na podlagi uspenosti, odvisno od doloenih parametrov uspenosti. Nagrade, ki jih prinaa lanstvo v nai ekipi, segajo dale preko osnovne plae in spodbud. Ponujamo tudi razline konkurenne ugodnosti v naravi, ki vam pomagajo uspevati osebno in poklicno, kot so zavarovalni narti, pokojninski narti, viri za dobro poutje in globalni programi priznanja. Poleg tega ponujamo prilagodljive in hibridne monosti dela, kjer je mogoe, ter najmanj 14 tednov plaanega starevskega dopusta.

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Primary location salary range

€27,160.00 - €50,440.00

Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Research

Location

Slovenia

Site

Menge

Company / Legal Entity

SI19 (FCRS = SI019) Novartis farmacevtska proizvodnja d.o.o.

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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Research & Development Biomedical Research Slovenia

Job ID

REQ-10083717

Senior Scientist I - Upstream Processing

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Senior Scientist I - Upstream Processing

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