Scientist, Cellular Models & Molecular Biology

About This Role

As a Scientist in the Cellular Models and Molecular Biology group, you will support programs across Biogen’s immunological, neurological and rare disease portfolio. Our team develops novel human cellular and molecular systems and plays a key role building these tools into translatable in vitro assays. As part of the Biomarker and Systems Biology department we support workstreams from target validation through non-clinical safety and biomarker discovery.

What You’ll Do

• Execute in vitro assays with cell lines, primary and hiPSC derived cell types
• Deploy orthogonal assay endpoints (eg RNA, protein and imaging)
• Design reporter, knockdown and overexpression strategies
• Present group capabilities to cross functional project teams
• Support advanced transcriptomic and proteomic workflows

Who You Are

You are an enthusiastic, flexible scientist, ready to work across a range of scientific questions and disease areas. You leverage your colleagues’ expertise and thrive in cross functional teams.

Required Skills

• PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology or related field with 1+ years of related experience; or Master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology or related field with 4+ years of related experience.
• Track record of independent experimental design, execution, and interpretation.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture (cell lines, primary and hiPSC derived).
• Proficiency with RNA and protein readouts (qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, western blot).
• Strong molecular biology skills for design and optimization of expression strategies.
• Experience with high content imaging and/or flow cytometry.
• Familiarity with transcriptomic workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with complex in vitro models, 3D cell culture or microphysiological systems.
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for immunological, 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.

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $111,000.00-$144,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being ; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

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.