- Hands-on responsibility for moderate to highly complex activities requiring a high level of proficiency, understanding, and knowledge of techniques and practices related to the research area
- Demonstrates a breadth of knowledge and skills to support the development, optimization, and management of research protocols of high complexity to advance multiple drug discovery efforts
- Responsible for setting experiment timelines to meet project deliverables, including data generation, analyses, and reporting with limited guidance from supervisor
- Provides scientific or technical input and training related to biology, methods, technologies, or target identification
- Analyzes data with high degree of sophistication, connecting disparate datasets to reach conclusions, and suggesting direction on experiments. Responsible for drafting study protocols and reports with limited supervisor input
- Makes recommendations for new procedures and continuously focuses on optimizing current processes and procedures
- Effectively communicates and presents ideas and data to cross-functional local and global project teams
- Studies scientific literature to support research projects and expands the capabilities of scientific research through the evaluation of methodology and implementation of new technologies
- May lead a small experimental team to achieve project goals, mentor junior staff, and provide training
- May need to convince others with a divergent interest to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
- Works with Department Heads and Scientists to ensure better practice sharing and implementation within the research environment
- Achieves business goals, shares learnings, knowledge, skills, and promotes cross-functional teamwork
- Develops enhanced cross-cultural understanding to effectively interact with relevant stakeholders in the global organization
- Manages site inventory. Orders laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintains the laboratories and performs other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications
- Bachelor 's Degree within subject matter expertise required.
- At least 8 years relevant technical experience required; Masters' degree + 4 years relevant experience can be considered.
- Relevant required experience includes: Experience with in vitro, ex vivo metabolic function assays to assess insulin sensitivity, glucose and lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function in cells or tissues
- Preferred experience includes: In vitro pharmacology and experience working with metabolic relevant cell types and ex vivo system (adipocytes, skeletal myocytes, pancreatic beta cells, isolated muscle, islets)
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates project management knowledge, as well as strong organizational and time-management skills. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Associate Scientist II - Lexington, United States - Novo Nordisk
Description
About the Department
Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You'll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we've cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
The Associate Scientist II will provide scientific and technical expertise and execute laboratory research strategies in support of multiple in vivo and in vitro projects focused on the identification and validation of new drug targets, advancing novel therapies to the clinic, and developing technologies to accelerate scientific research. This will be achieved by executing research experiments, analyzing and ensuring data integrity, and communicating results to project teams. This position will be responsible for providing peer leadership and technical support in the laboratory for research experiments and data integrity.
Relationships
Reports to the Senior Director, Metabolic Regulation.
Internal relationships include working closely with technical staff & other members of the scientific leadership team; regular collaborations with members of other research departments at NNRCSI; & frequent interaction with project managers & other colleagues in Denmark.
Individual may interact with external research collaborators both academia- & industry-based.
Individual Contributor: does not manage other employees or contingent workers.
Essential Functions
