Senior Research Associate, Biology

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 12, 2026

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 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 a Senior Research Associate, Biology on the Research team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Assistance Principal Scientist, you’ll 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: In this role, you will: 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 in vitro assays, including various compound screening assays and enzymatic assays and prepare formulations in support of in vivo studies Support ex vivo sample receipt, processing, and preparation for downstream analyses Perform molecular/cellular biology techniques, including flow cytometry, ELISA, and Western blotting Operate and maintain proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, including plate readers, fluorescence microscopy, and other relevant platforms Analyze and interpret experimental data using Excel, XLfit, FlowJo, and GraphPad Prism Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results via an electronic laboratory notebook Summarize experimental outcomes and prepare clear presentations in PowerPoint format Draft, review, and contribute to technical reports and study documentation and present scientific findings in internal research meetings Prepare and maintain a constant supply of reagents, buffers, and other materials to support on-going assays Who You Are: You have a Master’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline, or Bachelor’s degree along with minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical experience. You are or you also have: Hands-on experience with cell culture and standard molecular biology assays, including enzymatic assays, ELISA, flow cytometry, and western blot Hands-on experience isolating bone marrow cells from animals Experience working with immune cells and hematopoietic stem cells Experience with data processing, analysis, statistics, and data interpretation Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently in a team environment A high degree of organization, detail orientation, and time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Nice to have (but not required): Experience working with cellular imaging instruments, fluorescence microscopes, and qPCR Experience with automated liquid handling Where You’ll Work This role is based out of our New Jersey Research Development Lab 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: $80,000.00-102,000.00 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. 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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