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.

 

	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.

 

We are recruiting a biochemist or biophysicist to be a part of Insmed’s research group. In this role you will play an important part in the development of novel classes of small molecule inhibitors and biologics.  As a member of a small team of Insmed scientists, you will perform biophysical measurements, biochemical assays, and other routine laboratory tasks driven by the purpose that you can make a difference in improving people’s lives.

• Conduct biochemical and biophysical characterization on small molecule inhibitors and biologics.
• Record experimental results in an electronic notebook system.
• Provide insights on experimental design and suggest modifications to methods to address specific needs of a program or target molecule.
• Operate scientific instruments, maintain instruments, troubleshoot instrumental/experimental problems, and order/maintain supplies.
• Perform protein expression in E. coli and mammalian cell culture.
• Purify recombinant proteins.
• Assist in general laboratory tasks.
   

Qualifications and Requirements:

• This role requires a BS in Biophysics or Biochemistry and is 100% onsite.
• Industry experience is highly desired (1+ years), but will consider candidates with exceptional academic lab instrumentation experience as well.
• Mastery of one or more of the following techniques/instruments is required: SDS-PAGE, Dynamic Light Scattering, Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC), Thermal shift assays, Protein crystallization, Mammalian protein expression, AKTA FPLCs, UV/Vis spectroscopy, laboratory automation systems (NT-8, Biomek, Opentrons, etc.), cell culture, aseptic techniques, basic microbiology.
• Ability to independently and methodically follow protocols and workplans with an attention to detail.
• Routinely perform laboratory calculations.
• A desire and ability to learn new technologies.
• Capability of working both independently and within a collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Respect, and Integrity along with any other position specific competencies.

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$68,000 - $90,467 a year

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

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.