Scientist Functional Genomics

EMD Serono, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. in Billerica, MA seeks a Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist of functional genomics to join the Discovery Biology group within RU-N&I. You will identify and validate targets using gene editing and generate cellular models to advance neuroscience and immunology programs.

You will work with disease biology experts, apply NGS, imaging, and single-cell readouts, and contribute to data reporting and cross-functional collaboration. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a life science field with 2+ years of lab experience.
• OR Bachelor's degree in a life science field with 3+ years of lab experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with complex cell culture systems and primary cells or iPSCs.
• 2+ years using and designing gene editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute in vitro studies using complex cell systems.
• Use pooled, arrayed, and single cell functional genomics methods to interrogate disease biology at scale.
• Work with a range of NGS, imaging, and FACS-based readouts to explore roles of candidate genes in neurologic and immunologic disease.
• Develop cellular models and assays in collaboration with disease biology experts.
• Record data in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook and maintain records per policy.
• Prepare data reports and present to lab heads and project teams.

Skills

Cell culture

Gene editing

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

NGS

FACS

Flow cytometry

High-content imaging

Lentivirus packaging

Single cell omics

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

EMD Serono is hiring a Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist of functional genomics to join the Discovery Biology group within Research Unit Neuroscience & Immunology (RU-N&I) at our state-of-the-art research facility in Billerica, MA. We are building a functional genomics group to collaborate with an international team of scientists, contributing to the discovery of drugs for neurodegenerative/neuroinflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Working with disease biology experts, the functional genomics team will use gene editing methods to identify and validate new targets as well as to generate cell models. Our cross-functional group will explore novel biology and deliver genetic evidence to advance the Neuroscience & Immunology pipeline.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute in vitro studies using complex cell systems
• Use pooled, arrayed, and single cell functional genomics methods to interrogate disease biology at scale
• Work with a range of NGS, imaging, and FACS-based readouts to explore the roles of candidate genes in neurologic and immunologic disease
• Work with disease biology experts to develop cellular models and assays
• Record data accurately in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook and maintain records per company policy and legal requirements
• Prepare data reports and present to lab heads, project teams, and at external meetings
• Provide technical support to colleagues in own area of expertise when necessary
• Work closely with members in RU-N&I to support departmental goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a life science field (e.g., Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, etc.) with 2+ years of academic or industry lab experience

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in a life science field (e.g., Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, etc.) with 3+ years of academic or industry lab experience

AND

• 2+ years’ experience with complex cell culture systems and primary cells or iPSCs
• 2+ years using and designing gene editing tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in immunology or neuroscience, with experience working with in vitro cell systems e.g. iPSC differentiation or immune cell isolation
• Experience analyzing and disseminating data to support key decision making
• Broad experience in molecular and cellular biology, including
  • Multicolored flow cytometry
  • High-content imaging
  • NGS library preparation
  • Single cell omics data generation
  • Packaging and using lentivirus for gene expression
  • Familiarity with documentation practices in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology discovery setting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and practiced at communicating research findings to cross-disciplinary teams
  • Curious, highly collaborative scientist with enthusiasm for exploring novel biology

Pay Range for this position: $90,400 - $135,700

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

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Benefits

• Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!