Scientist II, In Vivo Research - Insmed Incorporated

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

 

Consistently Ranked Science's Top Employer

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've been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science's Top Employers survey for four 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 seeking a highly self-motivated and team-oriented Scientist II with deep hands-on rodent handling, dosing, fluid and tissue collection as well as animal model development, in vivo imaging and behavioral assay experience to join Insmed's in vivo pharmacology team. The Scientist II will collaborate closely with internal project leads to develop custom animal models, as well as plan, execute, and analyze in vivo pharmacology studies.

Responsibilities

Representative responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: 

• Independently plan, coordinate, execute, and analyze pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies in mice and rats.  

• Administer therapeutic agents to rodents through a variety of routes (including intraperitoneal, intravenous, oral, retroorbital, intrathecal, intratracheal, subcutaneous, intracerebroventricular). 

• Perform blood and tissue collections. 

• In collaboration with project teams, develop and validate environmentally induced disease models. 

• Independently conduct advanced characterization assays including in vivo imaging and behavioral assessments. 

• Collaborate closely with in vivo team members, vivarium staff, internal project leads, and ex vivo analysis teams. 

• Analyze and present data to project teams. 

• Author and review protocols, electronic notebook entries, technical reports. 

• Maintain proper documentation of study procedures and results. 

• Adhere to all local, state, and federal guidelines concerning the use of animals in research.  

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in biological sciences discipline with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, Master's degree with 7+ years of industry experience, or PhD degree with 2+ years of industry experience required 

• At least 5 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in independently planning, coordinating, and executing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies in mice and rats 

• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in independent data analysis and data rendering of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study results 

• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in developing custom animal models suitable for a variety of disease application with limited guidance 

• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in experimental design, data gathering, and data analysis of flow cytometry assays for a variety of disease applications with guidance from supervisor or team 

• Expert knowledge in standard rodent dosing techniques including PO, IV, and IP required. 

• Comprehensive experience in standard fluid collection techniques including tail vein and saphenous vein required. 

• At least 5 years of prior experience with and demonstrated excellence in tissue collection and animal necropsy experience required. 

• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in independently executing in vivo imaging studies required. 

• At least 2 years of prior experience with and demonstrated success in independently conducting behavioral assays required. 

• Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills required. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment required. 

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects at one time required. 

• Entrepreneurial spirit, proactive problem-solving attitude and strong willingness to take on new challenges required. 

• Must be highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness

Salary Range

$104,000 - $137,800 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.

 

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.