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We are seeking a curious and motivated Associate Scientist to join our Regeneron Genetic Medicines group. You will be working on in vivo experiments to support groundbreaking pre-clinical gene therapy programs.

As an Associate Scientist, a typical day might include:

• Supporting in vivo experiments including injecting viral vectors and other compounds in mice, performing blood draws, and necropsies.
• Processing various samples for downstream analysis.
• Developing and optimizing in vivo techniques and translational assays to assess bio-distribution and efficacy of viral vectors in mice.

This role may be for you if:

• You enjoy working with animals and are enthusiastic about translating research discoveries into therapeutic candidates.
• You are meticulous, take excellent notes, and are comfortable communicating professionally with both junior and senior colleagues.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment, collaborating with others, and are comfortable with quickly shifting priorities.
• You are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the gene therapy space and be exposed to multiple technologies in discovery phase through to clinical development.

In order to be considered for this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor Degree in a related field.
• 1+ of relevant work experience. Experience should include mouse handling, familiarity with various rodent injection and blood collection techniques, and experience with collection and preparation of multiple rodent tissue types for histological analysis.
• Comfort asking questions, taking notes, and summarizing high-level takeaways is an advantage.
• The ability to work on multiple projects at once.
• Experience developing and optimizing protocols, assays, or SOPs is a distinct advantage.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please speak to your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$70,300.00 - $110,100.00