Scientist I - In Vitro Pharmacology

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our In Vitro Pharmacology Early Research Team, based in out of our Boston R&D Hub in Cambridge, MA, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Scientist I – In Vitro Pharmacology. This scientist will have responsibility for developing and executing assays for identification of small molecules therapeutics across UCB’s therapeutic areas of interest. He/She will also have responsibility for validating novel biological targets and supporting projects.

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

• Have accountability for achieving drug project milestones and delivering on objectives through effective internal and external collaboration across different geographies
• Develop, troubleshoot, and validate new assays, including translatable cell-based models
• Drive scientific excellence and technology developments to maximize both current and future impact on programs and projects
• Provide strong scientific thinking, develop hypotheses and drive scientific learnings on projects

Minimum Experience/Skills Required

• Independent scientist who can drive with minimal supervision but also to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience with the design, development, optimization, and prosecution of cellular and biochemical assays for identification and evaluation of novel molecular entities
• Experience with the analysis relevant to in vitro screens
• Direct hands-on experience with advanced cell and molecular biology techniques and experience with culturing a wide variety of human cell lines
• PhD with 0-4 years OR Masters/Bachelor’s with 6+ of applicable research experience with excellent scientific track record

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of targeted protein degradation is a plus
• Working knowledge or experience with CRISPR screening approaches is a plus
• Neuroscience and/or immunology background is a plus
• Experience with small molecules/ligands/therapeutics is preferred

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

If you want to learn more about R&D within UCB go to R&D at UCB .

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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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