Research Associate, Immunology

Insmed Incorporated

1d • $80,000 - $102,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support discovery and development campaigns focused on next-generation biotherapies for serious and unmet medical needs. The candidate will work within the immunology team, conducting in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo immunoassays on a diverse array of biological drug candidates.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or degree conferred by May 2026 in biology or related field with 0+ years of experience.
• Experience with in vitro cell culture is a must.
• Experience with routine immunological methods including, for example, flow cytometry, ELIspot/Fluorospot, ELISA and immunoprecipitation is strongly preferred.
• In vivo murine model experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in Python or other relevant programming languages is strongly preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with culture of primary immune cells is strongly preferred.
• Experience with antigen specific expansion of T cells, culture of dendritic cells, epitope mapping, and immunopeptidomics is desirable but not required.
• Experience with high-throughput lab automation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of in vitro and in vivo immunological studies towards lead candidate selection.
• Evaluate immune cell responses towards biotherapeutics using a variety of immunoassay techniques.
• Execute immunological experiments to test hypotheses and support conclusions with analyzed data.
• Summarize experimental outcomes and prepare presentations in PowerPoint.
• Routinely operate high-throughput lab robotics.
• Support functional lab activities such as monitoring and ordering reagents/consumables and maintaining an organized lab environment.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level