Description

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts - and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you'll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person's contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine's No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we're in. Are you?

About the Role:
We're looking for a Scientist on the Analytical Development team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, you'll specialize in HPLC and LCMS-based analytical development for large molecules, with a focus on groundbreaking gene therapy products such as AAV vectors and other complex biologics.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support QC and may also serve in supporting R&D for non-clinical/clinical biomarker using LCMS and Separations-related needs. You will also serve as a subject-matter-expert for all HPLC and LCMS based method development and testing. You'll also:

• Write and review protocols, SOPs, reports and other product development documents
• Protein identification, quantification and characterization from the therapeutic evaluation of our compounds in preclinical development studies
• Participate in cross-disciplinary mentoring and training of entry-level and junior scientists
• Assist with coordination and day-to-day management of site operations
• Perform data review to ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity
• Summarize experimental data into technical reports and for external publications
• Present scientific results to R&D and Technical Development teams, and periodically at scientific conferences in poster or podium format
• Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results via electronic laboratory notebook
• Maintain specific laboratory equipment
• Define and implement state-of-the art technology to support non-clinical and clinical biomarker and product quality characterization needs
• Conceptualize, construct, validate, and implement screening platforms to enable biomarker discovery and screening in tissue samples

Who You Are:

You have a degree in analytical chemistry or related field with PhD and 0-2 years post-graduate experience in method development, Master's with 2+ years related experience, or Bachelor's with 4+ years of related experience.

You are or you also have:

• Deep technical understanding of and hands-on experience with HPLC / LCMS and other protein biochemistry characterization methods including but not limited to spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS), SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, and ELISA techniques
• Expertise with Orbitrap (Thermo) and QQQ (Sciex) systems
• Proven track record in methods development, including experimental design, execution, and evaluation
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment and show a commitment to diversity in individuals and ideas

Nice to have (but not required):

• Experience in scripting or coding (e.g. Python or R)

Where You'll Work

This role is based out of our San Diego office and requires full-time, in-person presence to support hands-on collaboration, access specialized equipment, and/or operational needs.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel expected

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Pay Range:
$103,000.00-131,000.00 Annual

Life at Insmed

At Insmed, you'll find a culture as human as our mission-intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.

Highlights of our U.S. offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
• Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back

Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.