Research Associate

Insmed Incorporated • Lebanon, NH

234d • $68,000 - $90,467

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 in biology or related field with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience with in vitro cell culture is a must.
• Experience with culture of primary immune cells is strongly preferred.
• Experience with routine immunological methods including, for example, flow cytometry, ELIspot/Fluorospot, ELISA and immunoprecipitation is strongly preferred.
• Experience with antigen specific expansion of T cells, culture of dendritic cells, epitope mapping, and immunopeptidomics is desirable but not required.
• In vivo murine model experience is desirable but not required.
• Experience with Yeast Cell Surface display platforms is desirable but not required.
• Experience in Python or other relevant programming languages is strongly preferred 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.
• 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

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree