Senior Research Associate

$80,000 - $105,800/Yr

Insmed Incorporated

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Research Associate at Insmed Incorporated is a key role focused on supporting discovery and development campaigns for next-generation biotherapies aimed at addressing serious unmet medical needs. The position requires a highly motivated individual with expertise in molecular and cellular biology or biotechnology, who will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to conduct experiments and advance projects related to biological drug candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Design, optimize, and execute molecular biology experiments to support lead candidate selection.
  • Optimize and perform DNA based assays (PCR and DNA purification, quantification, and QC analyses).
  • Culture mammalian cell lines and conduct transient transfections of mammalian cells for protein expression.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance projects.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Master's degree in molecular biology or related field, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience.
  • Expertise with routine molecular biology methods including PCR, DNA isolation, and molecular cloning.
  • Proficiency with SNAPgene, Graphpad Prism, Excel, or similar scientific software.
  • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, protein purification, enzyme assays, and protein gel electrophoresis is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification preferred.
  • Experience with flow cytometry desirable but not required.
  • DNA and RNA quantification and quality assessment methodologies (e.g., TapeStation or Qubit) desirable but not required.
  • Experience with library preparation for NGS desirable but not required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize among diverse tasks.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification.
  • Experience with flow cytometry.
  • DNA and RNA quantification and quality assessment methodologies (e.g., TapeStation or Qubit).
  • Experience with library preparation for NGS.

Benefits

  • Flexible approach to where and how we work, regionally based.
  • Competitive compensation package including bonus.
  • Stock options and RSU awards.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Flexible Vacation Policy.
  • Generous paid holiday schedule and winter break.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits.
  • Unique offerings of pet, legal, and supplemental life insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
  • Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Mental Health online digital resource.
  • Well-being reimbursement.
  • Paid leave benefits for new parents.
  • Paid time off to volunteer.
  • On-site, no-cost fitness center at our U.S. headquarters.
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