Associate Scientist

Company Description

Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

Recognitions

Named Science's Top Employer in 2021, 2022, and 2023

Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That's why we were named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science's Top Employers Survey for three years in a row.

  

 

 

A Certified Great Place to Work®

We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

  

 

Overview

Insmed is looking for an associate scientist to contribute to our investigations in discovery pharmacology. The successful candidate will contribute in designing and executing investigative ex vivo and in vivo studies in support of various therapeutic developments in Insmed's portfolio.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ex vivo assays, including but not limited to cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, and isolated tissue/organ (e.g. lung) preparations
• Perform in vivo dosing and necropsy
• Maintain records in Electronic Lab Notebook
• Analyze and interpret data
• Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations
• Collaborate with other scientists to accomplish cross-disciplinary objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in a life sciences-related discipline such as Physiology, Pharmacology, and Cell/Molecular Biology
• 5+ years experience (for Bachelor degree) or 3+ years experience (for Master degree) in executing ex vivo and in vivo experiments in an industrial or academic setting
• (Preferred) Knowledge of pulmonary physiology and pulmonary disease models
• (Preferred) Knowledge of drug delivery and/or experience with inhalation therapy
• Extensive hands-on experience in handling rodents (mouse and rat) and performing dosing (intratracheal, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, oral, and intravenous) and endpoint assessment (blood collection and tissue harvesting)
• Ability to independently maintain cell cultures
• Ability to independently perform molecular biology techniques and biochemistry techniques, including but not limited to PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA, enzyme activity assay, fluorescent microscopy
• Ability to independently research and design experiments with a full understanding of underlying scientific principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Being highly motivated in research
• Being open to new tasks and challenges

Salary Range

$89,000 - $119,267 a year

Compensation & Benefits

We're committed to investing in every team member's total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:

• 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 

ADDITIONAL U.S. BENEFITS:

• 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 on-line 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

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.