Senior Associate Scientist - Target Discovery Research, Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Perquisites

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist in Billerica, MA to conduct in vitro experiments supporting target discovery in cancer research. You will perform cell culture, western blots, PCR, and CRISPR-based genome editing, contributing to a cross-functional team in a fast-paced research environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on techniques, data analysis, and scientific rigor, with opportunities to advance within the Target Discovery Research group.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience with aseptic mammalian/cancer cell lines.
• Strong proficiency in commonly used molecular biology methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro experiments to identify and validate targets.
• Perform cell culture, western blotting, PCR, and genome editing assays.
• Collaborate across functions to advance cancer target discovery.

Skills

In vitro experiments

Mammalian cell culture

Western blotting

PCR/qPCR

CRISPR genome editing

Gene knockdown

Transfection

Overexpression studies

Genome engineering

Flow cytometry (FACS)

Cell imaging (Incucyte)

Molecular biology

Data analysis

ELNs and data documentation

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Biochemistry

Master's degree in Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

Incucyte live-cell imaging

GraphPad Prism

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

The EMD Serono Research and Development Institute in Billerica, MA, is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist within our Target Discovery Research group. The Senior Associate Scientist will be responsible for conducting in vitro experiments, including cell culture, western blots, PCR, as well as overexpression, knockdowns, and CRISPR-based genome editing experiments to facilitate target identification and validation. This role offers a laboratory-based opportunity to contribute to the forefront of cancer research within a research-based drug discovery company.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or other Scientific discipline with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques for handling mammalian and/or cancer cell lines

OR

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or other Scientific discipline with 1+ year of hands-on laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques for handling mammalian and/or cancer cell lines

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in mammalian cell culture techniques, including routine cell line maintenance, transfection, and isolation of genetically engineered clones
• Ability to operate in a rapidly evolving drug discovery environment, balancing competing priorities while supporting research efforts across diverse target classes, technologies, and therapeutic modalities
• Hands-on experience with functional genomics and gene-editing technologies, including RNA interference (RNAi) and CRISPR-based genome engineering
• Strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including western blotting, AlphaLISA, qPCR/TaqMan assays, and related analytical methods
• Experience with flow cytometry (FACS) for cellular phenotyping, transfection assessment, cell sorting, or other cell-based applications
• Experience with cell imaging technologies, including microscopy, Incucyte live-cell imaging, or other high-content imaging platforms
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize experimental workflows and interpret complex data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), GraphPad Prism, and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) for data analysis and documentation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment
• A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, with a commitment to scientific rigor and high-quality experimental execution

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. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

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!