Associate Scientist, Obesity, Muscle and Metabolism

About the role

The Obesity, Muscle and Metabolism group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support the development of therapeutics for muscle diseases. This role involves joining a productive and collaborative team working on treatments for muscular dystrophies, myopathies, and myositis, with the opportunity to engage in cutting edge tissue engineering, disease modeling research as a part of our discovery efforts. This is a lab-focused role suited for a bench scientist with a strong foundation in cell biology and physiology, as well as experience in cell culture and tissue engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, expand, and modulate cells in vitro
• Generate engineered muscle tissue from primary or iPSC-derived progenitor cells
• Optimize cellular assays, and develop readouts for muscle function
• Handle and care for mice, including performing procedures such as blood and tissue sample collection
• Process tissue samples for molecular and histological assessments
• Close collaborative interactions with teams across the organization
• Analyze data using biological and statistical software such as ImageJ, Flowjo, Excel, Prism

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in a relevant field with 1-2 years of experience in muscle biology or a related discipline
• Experience in tissue culture, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, and histology (e.g. IHC, IF)
• Experience in mouse handling
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and experience with biological data collection and analysis

Qualifications

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated, with a creative approach to problem-solving
• Adaptable, flexible, and enjoy learning new techniques or switching tasks as needed
• Excited to contribute to the development of novel therapeutics
• Communicate openly and frequently with manager and team members

Skills

• Strong foundation in cell biology and physiology
• Experience in cell culture and tissue engineering
• Ability to maintain and expand cells in vitro
• Knowledge of mouse handling and procedures
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and biological data analysis

Benefits

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship. Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit here. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.

Pay

$70,300.00 - $110,100.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time