Associate Scientist, Protein Characterization

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 Associate Scientist, Protein Characterization on the Biotherapeutics Characterization and Formulation team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Senior Director, Research, you’ll play a critical part in supporting Insmed’s innovative biologics pipeline from early discovery through development candidate nomination.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity as part of a cross-functional team, support the formulation and characterization efforts for biotherapeutic drug product discovery and development across different therapeutic areas.

 You’ll also:

• Perform protein analytical techniques to inform on optimization of formulation and process to support development candidate nomination.
• Apply standard procedures to assess biotherapeutic stability as a function of formulation and process and facilitate tech transfer activities.

Who You Are:

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field along with 4+ years of relevant hands-on experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.

You are or you also have:

• Solid understanding of protein biotherapeutics, with an emphasis on stability and formulation challenges
• Experience analyzing protein molecules by standard analytical and/or biophysical techniques
• Desire to expand knowledge in advanced analytical and biophysical techniques to characterize proteins including light scattering (e.g., DLS, SEC-MALS, batch MALS), circular dichroism, fluorescence, Amide IFTIR, thermal stability (DSC), and sub-visible particle analysis
• Familiarity with experiment documentation using electronic lab notebook
• Experience working on successful teams and programs
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required
• Applicants should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task with multiple projects
• Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Respect, and Integrity along with any other position specific competencies
• Individuals must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace

Nice to have (but not required):

• Experience using automated chromatography workstations (e.g., AKTA FPLCs) and employing multi-dimensional purification strategies is a plus.
• A record of scientific publication employing the skills listed above is a plus.

Where You’ll Work

This role is based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office and requires full-time, in-person presence to support hands-on collaboration, access specialized equipment, and/or operational needs.

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. 

Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.

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

For New York City Residents:

To assist in identifying candidates with qualifications matching those required and/or preferred for this role, Insmed uses an Automated Employment Decision Tool (“AEDT”) that employs artificial intelligence to analyze and score information provided in resumes and application materials including, but not limited to, skills, work experience, education, and job-related qualifications. The AEDT does not make final hiring decisions and all final hiring decisions are subject to human oversight and/or review.

If you are an applicant for this role and a New York City resident, you have the right to request:

 

• A reasonable accommodation, if one is available under applicable law, by emailing TotalRewards@insmed.com; and/or

• An alternative selection process by emailing Privacy@insmed.com.

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