Biotech & Pharma Jobs in New Hampshire with F-1 OPT Sponsorship

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support discovery and development campaigns focused on next-generation biotherapies for serious and unmet medical needs. The candidate will work within the immunology team, conducting in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo immunoassays on a diverse array of biological drug candidates.

What You'll Do:

• Support the implementation of in vitro and in vivo immunological studies towards lead candidate selection.
• Evaluate immune cell responses towards biotherapeutics using a variety of immunoassay techniques.
• Execute immunological experiments to test hypotheses and support conclusions with analyzed data.
• Summarize experimental outcomes and prepare presentations in PowerPoint.
• Routinely operate high-throughput lab robotics.
• Support functional lab activities such as monitoring and ordering reagents/consumables and maintaining an organized lab environment.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records.

Who You Are:

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or degree conferred by May 2026 in biology or related field with 0+ years of experience.
• Experience with in vitro cell culture is a must. Experience with culture of primary immune cells is strongly preferred.
• Experience with routine immunological methods including, for example, flow cytometry, ELIspot/Fluorospot, ELISA and immunoprecipitation is strongly preferred.
• Experience with antigen specific expansion of T cells, culture of dendritic cells, epitope mapping, and immunopeptidomics is desirable but not required.
• In vivo murine model experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in Python or other relevant programming languages is strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience with high-throughput lab automation is preferred but not required.

Where You’ll Work

This role is based out of our New Hampshire office and requires full-time, in-person presence to support hands-on collaboration, access specialized equipment, and/or operational needs.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel expected.

Pay Range:

$80,000.00-102,000.00 Annual

Life at Insmed

At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.

Highlights of our U.S. offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
• Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back

Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

For New York City Residents:

To assist in identifying candidates with qualifications matching those required and/or preferred for this role, Insmed uses an Automated Employment Decision Tool (“AEDT”) that employs artificial intelligence to analyze and score information provided in resumes and application materials including, but not limited to, skills, work experience, education, and job-related qualifications. The AEDT does not make final hiring decisions and all final hiring decisions are subject to human oversight and/or review.

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• A reasonable accommodation, if one is available under applicable law, by emailing TotalRewards@insmed.com; and/or
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