Associate Scientist, Biology

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: October 28, 2025

Job Description:

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for four consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you? About the Role: The Associate Scientist will work with a multidisciplinary team of research scientists to investigate therapeutics for treating neutrophil-mediated diseases across several pre-clinical projects. This will involve assisting with tasks such as cell culture, in vitro hematopoietic stem cell expansion and differentiation, in vitro compound screening, performing enzymatic assays, ex vivo sample processing, as well as conducting various molecular biology techniques including flow cytometry, western blot, and ELISA. What You'll Do: Culture primary cells and continuous cell lines such as neutrophils, hematopoietic stem cells, immune cells, and/or relevant cell lines to support in vitro/ex vivo experiments. Perform and optimize in vitro assays to support compound screening. Conduct molecular biology techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and western blot. Use plate readers, fluorescence microscopes, and flow cytometry instruments. Process, analyze, and interpret complex datasets using Excel, XLfit, FlowJo, and GraphPad Prism to generate insights that support decision-making. Prepare concise PowerPoint presentations to communicate key data and findings. Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results via an electronic laboratory notebook. Author and review technical reports and related documentation. Present scientific data and key findings at internal research meetings Prepare and maintain a constant supply of reagents, buffers, and other materials to support on-going assays. Who You Are: Master’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related subject area with at least 3 years of pharmaceutical experience. Strong hands-on experience in cell culture and standard molecular biology assays, including enzymatic assays, flow cytometry, ELISA, and western blot. Proficiency in data processing, analysis, statistics, and data interpretation. Experience working with immune cells and hematopoietic stem cells. Experience working with microglia/astrocyte co-cultures, neuroinflammation assays, and BBB models is a plus. Experience working with cellular imaging instruments, fluorescence microscopes and qPCR in a plus. Knowledge of cell biology, immunology, or neuronal cell biology is a plus. Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a team environment, while also taking initiative independently. Ability to train others in fields of personal expertise. Must have strong organization, time management, and keen attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data and ideas. A track record of embodying Insmed’s five (5) core values: Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, and Respect. Pay Range: $89,000.00-119,267.00 Annual Life at Insmed At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself. Highlights of our U.S. offerings include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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. Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

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