Senior Scientist, Obesity, Muscle & Metabolism

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Tarrytown, GA

2d • $109,900 - $179,300 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Sr. Scientist to join Obesity, Metabolism and Muscle Diseases Group. The candidate will support identification and validation of novel drug targets for metabolic disorders. The successful candidate will be results-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving abilities who is flexible, team-oriented, creative and able to excel in a multi-project, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• PhD with a minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience
• Broad expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, in vitro assay development and in vivo techniques
• Ability to independently design and perform complex in vivo studies, interpret data and summaries results
• Expertise in at least one of metabolism research area, e.g diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, lipid and energy metabolism
• Strong understanding of human and mouse genetics is preferred
• Documented strong scientific record
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• You are a fast learner and have desire to expand your skill set and learn new techniques
• You are detail oriented, well-organized and can multi-task
• You are a team player
• You have strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement novel areas, technologies and approaches for validating targets and target modalities to advance metabolic disease drug discovery
• Design and conduct in vitro assays
• Design and perform in vivo studies in animal models to support target validation and mechanistic understanding
• Analyze data and make scientifically sound conclusions
• Provide timely updates on scientific progress and communicate efficiently within the Obesity, Metabolism and Muscle Diseases Group and across different teams and functions

Benefits

• health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
• fitness centers
• 401(k) company match
• family support benefits
• equity awards
• annual bonuses
• paid time off
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree