Senior Research Associate, Biology

About the role

We're seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our Research Development Laboratory team. This role supports discovery and development campaigns focused on next-generation biotherapies for serious unmet medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and optimize molecular biology experiments to support lead candidate selection
• Validate and perform DNA based assays (DNA purification, PCR, and Quality and Quantification of DNA)
• Culture mammalian cell lines and conduct transient transfections of mammalian cells for protein expression
• Culture bacterial cell lines and conduct protein expression and purification
• Interact and collaborate with multidisciplinary team to advance the project
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Molecular Biology or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology or related field with minimum 2 years of experience
• Hands-on experience with routine molecular biology methods including plasmid cloning, PCR, and DNA isolation and protein expression
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on experience with tissue culture, protein purification, enzyme assay, gel electrophoresis, and flow cytometry
• Nice to have (but not required): Experience with library preparation for NGS, DNA and RNA quality and quantification methods (TapeStation and Qubit), protein binding kinetics assays (BLI, SPR, and ELISA)

Skills

• SNAPgene
• GraphPad Prism/Excel
• Relevant scientific software

Benefits

Insmed offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and a variety of other benefits including paid time off, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, flexible work schedules, and more. We also provide a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Pay

$80,000.00 - $102,000.00 Annual