Associate Scientist I - Global Drug Discovery

About the Department

Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
 
The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

 

The Position

The Associate Scientist I will provide technical expertise and execute laboratory research strategies in support of the related research area. This position will be responsible for providing peer leadership and technical support in the laboratory for research experiments and data integrity.

 

Relationships

Reports to of the head of Neurobiology at NN in Boston. Internal relationships include working closely with technical staff & other members of the scientific leadership team; regular collaborations with members of other research departments at NN Boston; & frequent interaction with project managers & other colleagues in Denmark. Individual may interact with external research collaborators both academia- & industry-based.

 

Essential Functions

• Hands on experimental effort
• Complete complex, diverse projects that require a strong technical and scientific understanding related to the research area
• Demonstrates a breadth of knowledge and skills to support the development and management of research protocols of moderate to high complexity to advance multiple drug discovery efforts
• Develops, optimizes, & drafts protocols for methods of moderate complexity with no input from supervisor; activities of high complexity with reduced input from supervisor.
• Drafts SOPs per team and company standards, trains staff, and provides assistance with data analyses and interpretation
• Conducts data collection, accurately interprets experimental data and formulates conclusions, and may communicate data externally. Ensures proper documentation of experimental data, including maintaining laboratory notebook
• Collaborative teamwork
  • Actively participates in cross-functional teams to provide support when needed
  • Actively participates in virtual global team meetings regularly
  • Achieves business goals, shares learnings, knowledge and skills and promotes cross-functional teamwork
  • Shares knowledge, mentors peers, and promotes cross-functional team work to ensure implementation of best practices in the laboratory
• Scientific input
  • Presents updates and results to cross-functional teams, site and global project teams
  • Makes independent decisions related to day to day experimental activities to meet study timelines
  • Contributes to milestone/project documentation
  • Completes assignments requiring an expert level knowledge of techniques and practices related to the research area
  • Manages site inventory. Orders laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintains the laboratories and performs other job-related duties as assigned

 

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor 's Degree required
• 6+ years’ relevant technical experience required or Master’s Degree and 2+ years’ relevant experience can be considered
• Relevant Experience includes: neurobiology and advanced cell systems
  • Collecting data and accurately maintaining laboratory notebooks required
  • Track record of organizing and performing experiments of moderate complexity and performing at a moderate level of independence
  • Computer proficiency and the ability and desire to learn new software progr