Scientist, Immunology Jobs

About This Role

Biogen seeks a highly motivated individual to join the Immunology Research Unit. We are seeking an individual with experience using in vitro and ex vivo experimental approaches, whose goal would be to advance drug discovery programs. This individual will join a stellar team of scientists focused on the designing and execution of experiments aimed at target discovery and understanding the mechanism of action of drug candidates being developed to treat autoimmune diseases. The individual is expected to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, build strong interactions with team members and be an active participant on multidisciplinary project teams.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver and present the experimental results to the Immunology RU and cross-functional teams.
• Design and execute experiments critical for target validation and in vitro and in vivo pharmacology
• Design and execute experimental plans, perform rigorous analysis and interpretation of experiments
• Use a wide array of techniques relevant to neuroimmunology and immunology (Flowcytometry, FACS, IHC, Spatial transcriptomics)
• Drive drug discovery efforts for Immunology
• Participate on research teams in early target discovery and work to advance programs to R&D

Who You Are

You love discovery and are passionate about using data to drive research decisions. You love learning new technological skills and working through collaboration. An individual who is self-motivated and thrives in a highly matrixed group.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

Required Skills

• Expertise in single cell, spatial tissue-based transcriptomic / proteomic techniques
• Spatial transcriptomics and/or background in autoimmunity is ideal
• RNA isolation and qPCR
• Western blot, ELISA/MSD
• Flow cytometry
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, Flowjo, and Prism
• Primary cell isolation, culturing, and in vitro cell-based assays

Education

• Ph.D. in a life-science field: immunology, cell biology, pharmacology
• Or M.S. with relevant drug discovery expertise and track record of accomplishment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.