Scientist I - Discovery Biology

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our US Discovery Biology Team, based out of our Boston R&D Hub in Cambridge, MA, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Scientist I – Discovery Biology. This scientist will build on established hands-on scientific expertise and drive forward integrated cross-disciplinary efforts to develop the next generation of innovative therapeutics for neuromuscular disease. The candidate will be expected to develop and execute functional cell based and biochemical assays to support selection of lead molecules. This scientist will also perform new target ID and validation work.

Note: We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this role .

Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and routinely perform differentiation of iPSC cultures to provide translationally relevant cells for probing pathobiology of neuromuscular disease.
• Developing cell-based, target-specific functional assays to support identification of lead molecules
• Analyzing, interpreting and documenting research data and present to cross-functional teams.
• Establishing and executing weekly protein degradation assays including timely reporting of high-quality data
• Identify gaps in our understanding of pathobiology and proactively design experiments address these gaps

Minimum Experience/Skills Required

• Works under general direction and may consult management to obtain information to build consensus and project direction. Has thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts and subject matter expertise.
• Experience and working knowledge of concepts including but not limited to in vitro pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, histology/immunohistochemistry, FACS, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant industry experience
• Continuously develops more in-depth knowledge of UCB's drug discovery process through reading, conferences and seminars

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience training junior researchers is a plus (CoOps, Interns)
• Experience with in vivo disease models and ex vivo pharmacodynamics is preferred
• Experience with culturing a broad variety of mammalian cells; proficiency with maintenance and differentiation of iPSCs is preferred

Salary Range: $105,390 to $122,955 base salary

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Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

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