Research Associate, Cell & Gene Therapy
About The Position
At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you? About the Role: We’re looking for a Research Associate on the Research team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Assistant Principal Scientist, you’ll support in vitro studies for preclinical programs focused on neurological and muscular genetic diseases. What You'll Do: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the execution of cell-based assays, development of disease-relevant models, and evaluation of therapeutic constructs in a collaborative research environment. You’ll also:
Requirements
- You have a Bachelor’s degree, or a related field along with 0+ years of experience in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and data reporting
- Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills are required
- Ability to work under supervision, as well as independently
Responsibilities
- Maintain and culture mammalian cell lines and primary cells, ensuring sterility, consistency, and optimal cell health
- Execute in vitro experiments, including transfection, transduction, and dose-response studies
- Support CRISPR-based experiments and screening workflows, including guide RNA handling and downstream analysis
- Perform molecular and cellular assays (e.g., qPCR, Western blot, ELISA) to assess gene and protein expression
- Conduct immunocytochemistry and imaging-based assays to evaluate cellular phenotypes
- Acquire and analyze microscopy images using image analysis software to quantify experimental outcomes
- Collect, process, and store samples for downstream analyses
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic lab notebooks and experimental records
- Analyze and summarize data; contribute to internal reports and team discussions
- Assist with assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Follow laboratory protocols and safety standards
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
- 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
- Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
