Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Position requirements:
- Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with 0- 2 years of experience. Salary will be commensurate with 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.
Salary Range
$68,000 – $90,467 a year
Compensation & Benefits
At Insmed, we’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. Our benefit programs vary by country but we offer the following to all Insmed team members, regardless of geographic location:
- 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)
For more information on U.S. benefits click here.
Additional Information
Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.
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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
