Senior Functional Genomics Scientist - Neuro & Immunology

EMD Serono, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

EMD Serono is seeking a Functional Genomics Scientist/Senior Scientist to join the Discovery Biology group in RU-N&I at our MA facility. You will build a functional genomics group to identify and validate targets, develop cellular models, and generate genetic evidence to advance the Neuroscience & Immunology pipeline.

Join a cross-functional team and apply CRISPR and other genome editing tools to drive neurodegenerative, neuroinflammatory, and autoimmune disease research.

Qualifications

• PhD in life science field required.
• 2+ years experience with complex cell culture systems and primary cells or iPSCs.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, execute and lead in vitro studies using complex cell systems.
• Leverage CRISPR techniques and cell biology to identify and validate new targets and advance pipeline.
• Use pooled, arrayed, and single cell functional genomics methods to interrogate disease biology at scale.
• Record data accurately and prepare reports for lab meetings and external forums.
• Collaborate with RU-N&I to support department goals.

Skills

CRISPR techniques

Cell culture

Data analysis

Science communication

Education

PhD in life sciences

Master's with 6+ years experience

Tools

NGS

FACS

Lentiviral vectors

Single cell omics

Job description

EMD Serono is seeking a Functional Genomics Scientist/Senior Scientist to join the Discovery Biology group in RU-N&I at our MA facility. You will build a functional genomics group to identify and validate targets, develop cellular models, and generate genetic evidence to advance the Neuroscience & Immunology pipeline.

Join a cross-functional team and apply CRISPR and other genome editing tools to drive neurodegenerative, neuroinflammatory, and autoimmune disease research.