Senior Research Associate

Company Description

Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

Recognitions

 

Consistently Ranked Science’s Top Employer

Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we’ve been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers survey for four years in a row.

 

  

 

 

A Certified Great Place to Work®

We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

  

 

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated senior research associate to support biologics research and development focused on next-generation biotherapies for serious unmet medical needs.  The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, conducting protein production/purification/characterization, molecular and cellular biology workflows, and protein engineering on a diverse array of biologics.

Responsibilities

• Purify and characterize proteins and other biomolecules via FPLC (eg. AKTA)
• Design, optimize, and execute molecular biology experiments to support protein engineering campaigns
• Optimize and perform DNA based assays (PCR and DNA purification, quantification, and QC analyses)  
• Culture mammalian cell lines and conduct transient transfections of mammalian cells for protein expression  
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance projects
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records via electronic notebooks (ELN's) and technical reports

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a Masters’ degree in molecular biology or related field or a Bachelors’ degree with at least 2 years of experience 
• Requires experience with FPLC (eg. AKTA) in purifying and characterizing proteins and other biomolecules
• Requires expertise with routine molecular biology methods including PCR, DNA isolation, and molecular cloning
• Proficiency with SNAPgene, Graphpad Prism, Excel, or similar scientific software is required
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, protein purification, enzymatic assays, and protein gel electrophoresis is strongly preferred
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification preferred 
• Experience with flow cytometry, yeast surface display (YSD), and library preparation for NGS is desirable but not require.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize among diverse tasks are a must

Salary Range

80000-105800

Compensation & Benefits

At Insmed, we’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. Our benefit programs vary by country but we offer the following to all Insmed team members, regardless of geographic location:

• Flexible approach to how we work
• Health benefits and time-off plans
• Competitive compensation package, including bonus 
• Equity Awards (Long-Term Incentives)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

 

For more information on U.S. benefits click here.

 

 

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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