Scientist, Biologics Research
Insmed Incorporated
September 03, 2026
On-site
Bridgewater, NJ
Clinical Research and Development
About The Role
Scientist on the Research/Biologics team. Reporting to the Associate Principal Scientist, develop and screen novel gene editing therapies to support the gene editing therapies pipeline.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with peers to evaluate gene editing therapy candidate properties and function
- Design and produce novel gene editing therapy candidates
- Develop cell-based biological assays
- Author and review protocols, electronic notebook entries, technical reports, and scientific publications
- Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results
- Communicate results to peers and management in writing and oral presentations
Who You Are
- PhD in a Life Science discipline (must be conferred by September 2026)
You Are Or You Also Have
- Hands-on molecular biology expertise (PCR, cloning, protein expression, mutagenesis, genetic engineering)
- Independent experimental design/assay development (troubleshooting, optimization, data analysis)
- Hands-on cell culturing (transfection and cell-based assays)
- Entrepreneurial, proactive problem-solving; open to learning
- Self-motivated, independent, team-oriented
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Nice To Have (not required)
- Flow cytometry
- NGS workflows (library construction)
- High throughput screens
- Protein purification and enzymatic assays
Where You’ll Work
- Bridgewater, NJ research facility; full-time, in-person
Travel Requirements
- Minimal
Pay Range
- $103,000.00–131,000.00 annual
Highlights Of Our U.S. Offerings Include
- Medical, dental, vision, mental health support; EAP; annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Paid time off; fertility/family-forming benefits; caregiver support; flexible work schedules with in-person collaboration
- 401(k) match; annual equity awards; ESPP; company-paid life and disability insurance
- Learning Institute (LinkedIn Learning, workshops, leadership programs, mentorship, networking)
Application Instructions
- Current Insmed employees: apply via Jobs Hub in Workday.
Scientist on the Research/Biologics team. Reporting to the Associate Principal Scientist, develop and screen novel gene editing therapies to support the gene editing therapies pipeline.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with peers to evaluate gene editing therapy candidate properties and function
- Design and produce novel gene editing therapy candidates
- Develop cell-based biological assays
- Author and review protocols, electronic notebook entries, technical reports, and scientific publications
- Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results
- Communicate results to peers and management in writing and oral presentations
Who You Are
- PhD in a Life Science discipline (must be conferred by September 2026)
You Are Or You Also Have
- Hands-on molecular biology expertise (PCR, cloning, protein expression, mutagenesis, genetic engineering)
- Independent experimental design/assay development (troubleshooting, optimization, data analysis)
- Hands-on cell culturing (transfection and cell-based assays)
- Entrepreneurial, proactive problem-solving; open to learning
- Self-motivated, independent, team-oriented
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Nice To Have (not required)
- Flow cytometry
- NGS workflows (library construction)
- High throughput screens
- Protein purification and enzymatic assays
Where You’ll Work
- Bridgewater, NJ research facility; full-time, in-person
Travel Requirements
- Minimal
Pay Range
- $103,000.00–131,000.00 annual
Highlights Of Our U.S. Offerings Include
- Medical, dental, vision, mental health support; EAP; annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Paid time off; fertility/family-forming benefits; caregiver support; flexible work schedules with in-person collaboration
- 401(k) match; annual equity awards; ESPP; company-paid life and disability insurance
- Learning Institute (LinkedIn Learning, workshops, leadership programs, mentorship, networking)
Application Instructions
- Current Insmed employees: apply via Jobs Hub in Workday.