Associate Scientist - Product Biochemistry

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our Product Biochemistry group, supporting in-depth characterization of therapeutic protein candidates for early-stage developability assessments. In this role, you will be part of a group that broadly participates in pre-clinical candidate developability assessments and technology innovation efforts designed to enhance our understanding of novel protein therapeutics using solution-state and computational approaches.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Location: On-site in Tarrytown, NY

What you'll do:

• Conduct sample preparation of protein therapeutics to support biochemical and biophysical characterization experiments, measuring heterogeneity, aggregation state, and thermal stability using liquid chromatography, light scattering, and other techniques to elucidate quality attributes of therapeutic candidates for developability assessment
• Perform early biochemical and biophysical assessment of novel protein therapeutics, providing input on experimental design and suggesting method optimization to address program needs or characterize attributes of novel protein therapeutics
• Analyze data and document experiments, results, and findings in an electronic laboratory notebook; draft protocols, and present work at group and departmental meetings
• Comply with lab safety standards and proactively contribute to a clean and safe lab environment
• Draft technical documents to support regulatory filings and contribute to drafting peer-reviewed publications, as needed
• Maintain instruments, contribute to drafting protocols, troubleshoot instrumental/experimental issues, and order/maintain supplies

Let's find out if we're a fit:

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, or a related field
• Good laboratory practice skills such as preparing samples, buffers, documentation, and maintaining cleanliness
• Strong initiative and drive to complete tasks, with the ability and desire to learn new technologies
• Capable of working both independently and within a collaborative environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for analysis and presentation of data

Preferred / nice-to-haves:

• Experience with coding/scripting tools such as MATLAB
• Experience in automated chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/FPLC), differential scanning calorimetry/fluorimetry (DSC/DSF), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, fluorescence, FTIR, Raman, and/or circular dichroism), and/or static/dynamic light scattering (SLS/DLS/MALS) of protein and/or macromolecules
• Familiarity with Excel/MATLAB/JMP to facilitate analysis of complex analytical datasets

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$71,700.00 - $112,300.00