At Biogen, we offer a workplace that is unique, connected, resilient and impactful. Our purpose to find cures for rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry. We are connected as a team by this shared purpose, the pride we have in our work, and the inspiration we obtain from the lives we’re changing. We are resilient as we overcome obstacles, following the science to deliver for our patients. Most of all, our work allows us to have an impact. An impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine.   

About This Role

The Ophthalmology Research Unit (RU) at Biogen has an immediate opening for a talented and highly motivated senior associate scientist. As a Senior Associate Scientist in the Ophthalmology RU, you’ll be among a stellar team of scientists focused on advancing novel therapeutics to prevent blindness. Key goals for this role include establishing early discovery targets and performing validating studies through implementation of in vivo models of retinal pathophysiology and in vitro interrogation. This role supports the advancement of Biogen’s research strategy in the fields of Ophthalmology and Neurodegeneration/Neuroinflammation aimed at target discovery.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute experiments critical for target validation and in vitro and in vivo pharmacology
• Provide hands-on in vivo support, including rodent modeling, dosing, implementation of live ocular imaging and functional assessments
• Perform ocular tissue collection and dissection, as well as ex-vivo histological and molecular analyses
• Deliver and present the experimental results to the Ophthalmology RU and cross-functional teams.
• Participate on research teams in early target discovery and work to advance programs to R&D

Who You Are

You love discovery and are passionate about using data to drive research decisions. You love learning new technological skills and working through collaboration.

Required Education / Skills

• BA/BS with 2 years experience in research within academia or pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Ability to work independently and creatively to develop, implement, and trouble-shoot assays is essential. Prior drug discovery experience would be a plus
• Proficient in laboratory methods, including histological techniques such as immunostaining and confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular methods including qPCR, ELISA and Western blot analysis
• Demonstrates good knowledge of experimental design, a strong grasp of underlying scientific principles, and the ability to analyze and assess results

Preferred

• MS degree with experience in research within academia or pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Experience in vivo with ocular models of retinal degeneration and/or inflammation. Proficiency with various routes of administration (intravitreal, subretinal, subcutaneous, and intravenous injections) is strongly preferred

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for 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.

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