Scientist II, Assay Development & Implementation

Job Description
Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) is a biotechnology leader that discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies to improve the lives of patients. As a company, Biogen Idec recognizes that cutting-edge science and medicines can change the course of devastating diseases.

Founded in 1978, Biogen Idec is the world’s oldest independent biotechnology company. We have one of the strongest late-stage pipelines in the industry and patients worldwide benefit every day from our industry-leading multiple sclerosis (MS) products. In the coming years, we’re working hard to bring new therapies to market for patients with MS, hemophilia, and other areas of high unmet need.

With more than 6,000 employees, Biogen Idec is a truly global organization – generating revenue of more than $5.5 billion worldwide in 2012. In addition to our corporate headquarters in Weston, MA, and our research operations in Cambridge, MA, we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Hillerod, Denmark and offices in Canada, Australia, Japan and throughout Europe. We also have a direct commercial presence in 30 countries, including the US, EU, Brazil and India, and a network of distribution partners in more than 50 additional countries.
External Posting Title Scientist II, ASsay Development and Implementation
Job Description
We are looking for a scientist who is passionate about exploring the potential for leveraging epigenetics to create life-changing therapies for patients with neurodegenerative, inflammatory, hematologic and fibrotic diseases. This scientist will apply expertise in assay development and implementation to identify, prioritize and prosecute epigenetic therapeutic targets – in a newly formed Epigenetics Hub (EHub) – augmenting in-house expertise in cell-based assays in support of exploratory biology. Implementation of cell-based assays with high-content, transcriptional and/or enzymatic (e.g., reporter) readouts. Familiarity with robotic and data analysis technologies required for cell-based screening.

Location US-MA-Cambridge
Job Category Research
Requisition Number 22312BR
Qualifications • Experience with implementation of cell-based assays for assessment of impacts of genetic, molecular and/or chemical perturbations on cellular processes
• Experience with use of cell-based assays with high-content, transcriptional and/or enzymatic (e.g., reporter) readouts
• History of collaboration with computational scientists to utilize tools for analysis, interpretation and visualization of cell-based assay datasets
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• Experience with use of cell-based screening database creation and maintenance
• Willingness to engage and ability to coordinate multiple collaborative projects within a cross-functional team environment
• Highly self-motivated, with excellent organizational, and oral and written communication skills
• Experience in training and managing junior colleagues
• Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals expected in support of candidacy
• Demonstrates independent scientific thinking, and adept in problem-solving and adaptation of protocols

Behaviors:
• Engagement in hands-on bench work
• Communication/influencing skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Adaptable/flexible/agile
• Creative/innovative/problem-solving
Education A Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology or a related discipline (background flexible), and 5+ years of postdoctoral/industrial experience

Company

Biogen IDEC

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State or Province

Massachusetts

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