Associate Scientist - Protein Development

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Tarrytown, GA

2d•$70,300 - $110,100•Onsite

About The Position

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a candidate to join our Protein Reagents Group within the Therapeutic Proteins department, supporting ongoing programs by purifying and biochemically characterizing protein reagents and antibodies. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative lab environment, ensuring high-quality outputs and clear, timely communication of results. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of laboratory experience or a Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, protein chemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field
Proficiency in protein characterization techniques (e.g., Western blot, SDS-PAGE, SEC, spectrophotometry)
Strong foundation in protein chemistry
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices
Productive and proactive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong time management with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience operating ÄKTA or comparable chromatography systems and associated software
Familiarity with method development and troubleshooting across affinity, IEX, HIC, and SEC workflows
Proficiency with Benchling and data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism)
Experience preparing technical presentations and contributing to cross-functional project discussions
AKTA/Unicorn or similar chromatography platforms
Benchling and ELN systems
UV/Vis spectrophotometers, SEC systems, gel imaging platforms

Responsibilities

Purifies protein reagents and antibodies using standard chromatography platforms and automated systems
Performs purification and analytical chromatography, including affinity, ion-exchange (IEX), hydrophobic interaction (HIC), and size-exclusion (SEC)
Characterizes proteins using Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, SEC, and UV/Vis spectrophotometry
Enters, analyzes, and documents data in Benchling; prepares presentations and summaries for team review
Communicates findings clearly and concisely to managers and cross-functional partners