Make your mark for patients
UCB is seeking to hire a lab-based Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to support early research out of our Boston R&D Hub located in Cambridge MA. This scientist will have responsibility for executing assays for identification of small molecules therapeutics across UCB’s therapeutic areas of interest. Scientist will also help to validate novel biological targets.
Please note:
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at any point for this role. This includes taking over sponsorship for an existing Visa.
Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
• Working with team to develop, troubleshoot, and validate new assays
• Generation of cell models for screening and to mimic disease biology
• Have accountability for achieving drug project milestones and delivering on objectives
• Be involved in planning, optimizing, and executing on projects
Minimum Experience/Skills Required:
• Bachelors degree with 4-6 years or Masters with 2-4 years of applicable research experience with scientific track record
• Experience with the design, development, optimization, and prosecution of cellular and biochemical assays for identificationand evaluation of novel molecular entities
• Direct hands-on experience with cell and molecular biology techniques and experience with culturing a wide variety of humancell lines
• Good communicator, with good presentation and organizational skills
• Scientist who can work with some supervision but also to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment
Preferred Experience/Skills:
• Experience with small molecules/ligands/therapeutics is preferred
• Working knowledge or experience with CRISPR screening approaches is a plus
• Experience with microscopy/imaging techniques is a plus
• Knowledge of targeted protein degradation is a plus
• Neuroscience and/or immunology background is a plus
Salary Range: $80,400 to $105,525
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.