Postbaccalaureate Intern

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Title: Postbaccalaureate Intern

Position Location: onsite, Emeryville, CA

BioMedical Research (BR) is the innovation engine of Novartis. We collaborate across scientific and organizational boundaries, with a focus on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients. Join the BR Postbaccalaureate program as a Postbaccalaureate Intern!

As a BR Postbaccalaureate Intern, you will be responsible for conducting an independent research project under the mentorship of a Novartis research scientist.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Attend on-boarding and training sessions

• Plan, design and execute an independent research project as agreed upon by your Novartis scientist mentor(s)

• Attend Postbaccalaureate Intern professional development sessions

• Attend graduate school classes and/or seminars determined necessary to position you for a top tier graduate/professional training program

• Present your research project at a program poster session or conference

• Adhere to all Novartis policies

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Have graduated from a US academic institution within 1 year of application

• Have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

• Have a strong desire to pursue a graduate-level degree

• Are authorized to work in the US for any employer

Term:

• 2 years

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $23.00/hour; however, while salary rates are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, 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.

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You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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