Associate Scientist

Role Summary

Associate Scientist in Regeneron’s Early Career Exploration Program (ECEP). This is a full-time opportunity for former Regeneron interns or recent graduates with a BS in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or related field to explore multiple positions within Regeneron’s Research & Pre-Clinical Development (R&D) function and build foundational knowledge in biotechnology. The program offers 3–6 month assignments across various R&D functions, runs up to 2 years, and provides centralized mentorship and developmental opportunities with the goal of securing permanent placement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic laboratory work including pipetting, culturing, and qPCR
• Work with automated systems including robotic liquid handlers
• Maintain cell cultures
• Assist with small and large-scale protein expression using bacteria, insect cells, and other systems
• Participate in journal clubs and data presentation
• Perform routine molecular biology techniques such as plasmid and bacmid purification and baculovirus production
• Perform protein biochemical analysis
• Conduct protein purification (affinity, ion exchange, and size exclusion) and biochemical and biophysical analysis
• Analyze experimental data and assess quality
• Write standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate senior who will graduate with or have a BS in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or related field by Spring 2026
• Applicants graduating Fall/Winter 2025 will be considered but may have a delayed start date
• Preference given to former Regeneron R&D interns
• Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel
• Multi-tasking, prioritization, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Growth mindset and flexibility to work in a changing environment
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Willingness to work on-site at Regeneron HQ in Tarrytown, NY

Skills

• Laboratory techniques including pipetting, cell culture, qPCR
• Experience with automated systems and robotic liquid handlers
• Protein expression and purification techniques
• Molecular biology methods (plasmid/bacmid purification, baculovirus production)
• Biochemical and biophysical analysis
• Data analysis and quality assessment
• Writing and following standard operating procedures
• Inventory management
• Communication through journal clubs and data presentations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or related field; graduating by Spring 2026 (Fall/Winter 2025 graduates considered with potential delayed start)

Additional Requirements

• In-person role at Regeneron Headquarters, Tarrytown, NY