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Sr. Research Associate

2-5 years
$68,000.00 to $90,467.00 per year
10 July 3, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Research Scientist - Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases

External ID: R1490
Job Function: Research and Development
Salary Range: $68,000.00 to $90,467.00 per year
Location: Bridgewater, NJ, USA

Overview:

Join a multidisciplinary team of research scientists focused on developing therapeutics for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The candidate will support the development and optimization of pre-clinical and clinical assays for neutrophil-mediated diseases by assisting with cell culture, in vitro and ex vivo assays, and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities:

  • Culture primary cells, such as neutrophils or hematopoietic stem cells, and other relevant cell lines to support in vitro/ex vivo experiments.
  • Prepare and maintain reagents, buffers, and other materials to support pre-clinical and clinical assays.
  • Perform in vitro assays, including enzymatic assays, ELISA, and Luminex multiplex immunoassays.
  • Conduct molecular biology techniques such as Western Blot, PCR, and qPCR.
  • Utilize plate-readers, cellular imaging-based instruments, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry.
  • Support in vivo studies, including formulation preparation, and processing and analyzing ex vivo samples.
  • Perform data and statistical analyses using Excel, XLfit, GraphPad Prism, and FlowJo.
  • Assist with literature reviews to support various programs.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of experimental procedures and results in electronic notebooks, and generate internal technical reports as needed.
  • Summarize experimental results and present scientific findings at internal and external research meetings.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Contribute as a co-author to scientific journal publications.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related discipline with at least 2 years of work experience.
  • Hands-on experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques is required.
  • Experience working with immune cells, hematopoietic stem cells, and cancer cells is a plus.
  • Proven experience with optimizing and developing standard molecular biology assays, including enzymatic assays and ELISAs, is required.
  • Experience with PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blot is a plus.
  • Experience working with clinical studies or samples is a strong plus.
  • Experience working with in vivo studies or samples is a strong plus.
  • Proficiency in data processing, analysis, statistics, and data interpretation is required.
  • Experience with cellular imaging-based instruments, fluorescence microscopy, or flow cytometry is a plus.
  • Knowledge of cell biology, immune-oncology, immunology, or cancer biology is a plus.
  • High degree of organization and time management skills is required.
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivation are essential.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Experience drafting and publishing academic articles is a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a team environment is essential.
  • Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five core corporate values: Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, and Respect.

Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position is from $68,000.00 to $90,467.00 per year. Insmed considers a combination of education, training, experience, scope, complexity, and market and internal value when determining salary levels for potential new employees.

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.

Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.