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Job Description
About This Role
Translational In Vivo Sciences is seeking a scientist to join a cross-functional research effort to enhance the delivery of Biogen’s therapeutics to the central nervous system (CNS) and muscle. These efforts will be applied across multiple therapeutic areas in the neurological and neuromuscular space, supporting portfolio programs and advancing our understanding of blood-brain barrier (BBB) and muscle delivery. The successful candidate will join a team whose aim is to evaluate a broad range of CNS/muscle delivery technologies in preclinical mouse models with both molecular and bioluminescence imaging readouts. The research projects are highly collaborative across multiple organizations within Biogen, and this position offers the opportunity for the right individual to not only perform critical studies for the advancement of Biogen’s therapeutic programs, but to contribute to novel platform development in response to new program priorities.
What You’ll Do
- In vivo study design and planning
- Contribute to strategy discussions
- In vivo bioluminescence imaging
- Cranial mouse surgery
- Molecular biology (RNA readouts)
- Data analyses and presentations
Who You Are
We are seeking an individual who is detail-oriented, organized, and relishes hands-on work but also would like to gain more exposure to drug development. Given the fast progression of novel delivery technologies, our group caters towards those candidates who can be agile and are excited to learn new fields. The ideal candidate will have a background in blood-brain barrier biology, oligonucleotide therapeutics, and/or antibody therapeutics.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Neuroscience/Neurobiology or related field
- 0-2 years of post-grad research in a related field
- Extensive hands-on experience with genetically engineered mouse models
- Experience with mouse surgical techniques
- Molecular biology experience (ddPCR/qPCR, RNA extraction)
Preferred Experience
- Extensive experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging is a plus
Additional Information
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
