Associate Scientist, Biology (R)

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 five 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:
We're looking for an In vivo Associate Scientist, Biology on the Research/Biologics Team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious and rare diseases. Reporting to the Scientist II, Research, you'll be doing rodent handling, dosing, fluid and tissue collection as part of Insmed's in vivo pharmacology team. The In vivo Associate Scientist will collaborate closely within the team and cross-functionally to plan and execute complex in vivo pharmacology studies, develop custom animal models, and generate high quality data.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support Insmed's early-stage research pipeline, turning ideas into ground breaking medicines for patients in need. You'll also:

• Administer therapeutic agents to rodents through a variety of routes (including intraperitoneal, intravenous, oral, retroorbital, intrathecal, intratracheal, subcutaneous, intracerebroventricular).
• Perform blood collection through various routes (including submandibular, saphenous vein, tail vein, cardiac puncture).
• Perform necropsy, tissue collections, and perfusions.
• Monitor animal health, record clinical observations, and maintain accurate study records.
• Assist in developing, optimizing, and validating rodent disease models.
• Collaborate closely with in vivo team members, vivarium staff, internal project leads, and ex vivo analysis teams.
• Author and review protocols and electronic notebook entries.
• Analyze and present data to project teams.
• Follow institutionally approved animal protocols, IACUC guidelines, and adhere to all ethical, regulatory, and safety standards in an AAALAC accredited environment.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in biology, animal sciences, pharmacology or related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience or Master's degree with 2+ years of industry experience.
• At least 2-5 years of prior experience with hands on in vivo research including work with rodents.
• Expert knowledge in standard rodent in vivo techniques (dosing, handling, restraint, sample collection)
• Comprehensive experience in standard fluid collection techniques including tail vein and saphenous vein.
• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated excellence in tissue collection and animal necropsy.
• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in executing in vivo studies.
• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in assisting with developing custom animal models suitable for a variety of disease applications.
• Experience with breeding and maintenance of genetically modified mouse strains.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent record keeping (E-note booking), and the ability to follow SOP's and protocols.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, proactive problem-solving attitude, and strong willingness to take on new challenges.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel expected

Pay Range:
$103,000.00-131,000.00 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.

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