Lab Technician - Chemistry - Novartis

~~~Please note: 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 US 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. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.com 

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Lab Technician - Chemistry
The Sample Management group is looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key contributor within our team. As a member of the Sample Management group, the successful candidate will be primarily working within the Compound Hub, processing new Novartis compounds and inventory requests through the Compound Hub Process

Key Functions:
Primary responsibility will be handling of all new compound orders, weighing solid samples within a weigh hood using an analytical balance in order to create solutions, which then move onto the Tecan Liquid Handler.
Sample logistics including packaging and unpackaging samples from both internal and external locations.
Responsible to ensure all service level agreements are achieved on a daily basis and to work with scientific staff directly to complete orders.

Skills:
Bachelor’s degree with experience working in a scientific lab, having an emphasis on compound inventory management and distribution utilizing automated systems.
Should have a thorough knowledge of activities related to compound management, including inventory management, solution production, quality control and logistics management.
Experience working with laboratory robotics
Ability to diagnose and triage hardware and software issues quickly
Good personal and communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Must understand customer focus, and be professional in the work place
Must be self-motivated, well organized, reliable and able to prioritize workload
Working knowledge of MS Office products

Traits & Experience:
This is a service orientated position requiring attention to detail, ability to work as part of a team and interact routinely with the scientific staff.
Knowledge of some or all of the following instruments/systems are required: Tecan Evo, Biomicrolab Volume Checker, Biomicrolab Tube Sorter, other liquid handling platforms (ex. Hamilton, Zinsser)
6-24 months of experience

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $23-$26/hour
Contract: 6 months 
Health, dental, vision, 401k

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 we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! 
Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis! 
  
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 
To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all. 
  
Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO