6,000! That’s the number of associates with the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.

The Vivarium Operations Associate I will be part of a team within the Laboratory Animal Services (LAS) department that supports 14 disease areas including oncology, neuroscience and cardiovascular medicine, providing high quality & consistent in vivo technical research support within our multi-building, multi-discipline research program.

The Vivarium Operations Associate is an experienced and professional animal care and vivarium operations position responsible for supporting research by organizing and driving high quality & consistent animal care/husbandry, performing vivarium operational service support, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within a multi-building, multi-discipline research program. In addition to animal care, this position coordinates staff activities/projects as it relates to specific associate & program responsibilities.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Primarily responsible for daily husbandry to animals (predominantly rodents, some small animal USDA), clinical observations, maintenance of the animal facilities (sanitation of animal rooms & equipment), receipt of incoming animals & supplies, maintenance of relevant facility records, fulfilling research requests, animal transfers and relocations.
• Often responsible for performance of specialized/specific vivarium projects.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines and maintain facility/animal records.
• Responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities and enhancing/expanding skill set as time allows.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $99,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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.

Initial Training M-F
Shift will be based on business need:
Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs

What you'll bring to the role:

• GED or High School degree required.

Two-year degree in Veterinary Technology, 4-year Science degree, or a combination of experience with higher education preferred.

• 2+ years of strong experience working with animals or performing animal husbandry in a research setting
• ALAT Certification desirable or pursued after start
• Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws and departmental SOPs
• Thorough understanding and comprehension of operational standards, processes, equipment, etc. as they relate to operational responsibilities

Qualified candidates will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, a strong commitment to providing and ensuring quality animal care and vivarium operations in accordance with Laboratory Animal Care regulations/standards and ability to trouble shoot situations based on previous experience.

Candidates must be reliable, focused on attention to detail, work independently as well as in a dynamic team environment.

Experience required in small project advancement/team interactions.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects.
Must be able work from a standing position for prolonged time periods and perform repetitive motion tasks.
Able to work weekends, holidays and during inclement weather.

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 our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877) 395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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NIBR

CFO

USA

Cambridge, MA

NIBRI

Research & Development

Full Time

Regular

Yes

Yes