Senior Associate Scientist

Work Location: Billerica, Massachusetts

About the role

The EMD Serono Research and Development Institute in Billerica, MA, is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist within our Target Discovery Research group. This role offers a laboratory-based opportunity to contribute to the forefront of cancer research within a research-based drug discovery company.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in vitro experiments, including cell culture, western blots, PCR
• Overexpression, knockdowns, and CRISPR-based genome editing experiments
• Facilitating target identification and validation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or other Scientific discipline with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques for handling mammalian and/or cancer cell lines
• OR Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or other Scientific discipline with 1+ year of hands-on laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques for handling mammalian and/or cancer cell lines

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in mammalian cell culture techniques, including routine cell line maintenance, transfection, and isolation of genetically engineered clones
• Ability to operate in a rapidly evolving drug discovery environment, balancing competing priorities while supporting research efforts across diverse target classes, technologies, and therapeutic modalities
• Hands-on experience with functional genomics and gene-editing technologies, including RNA interference (RNAi) and CRISPR-based genome engineering
• Strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including western blotting, AlphaLISA, qPCR/TaqMan assays, and related analytical methods
• Experience with flow cytometry (FACS) for cellular phenotyping, transfection assessment, cell sorting, or other cell-based applications
• Experience with cell imaging technologies, including microscopy, Incucyte live-cell imaging, or other high-content imaging platforms
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize experimental workflows and interpret complex data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), GraphPad Prism, and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) for data analysis and documentation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment
• A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, with a commitment to scientific rigor and high-quality experimental execution

Pay

Pay Range for this position: $90,400 - $135,700. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites