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Scientist II or Senior Scientist Muscle Biology

We are seeking to hire either a Scientist II or Senior Scientist I to join our Muscle Biology team. This is a wet lab-based position at UCB Biosciences. This position could be based either in Durham NC or Cambridge MA. This is an in-person position with the expectation of being in the lab 5 days a week. The role contributes at an in vitro technical level to design studies produce and interpret data and contributes to current and future drug discovery projects. Skills should include molecular and cell biology knowledge together with previous experience of a range of in vitro-based technology capabilities and screening approaches.

Primary responsibilities:

• Design and execution of assays/screens to identify and validate novel targets including assessment of relevant biology in screening models and validation of hits
• Development of novel in vitro assays for functional genomics and/or drug development
• Provide scientific insight on projects in consultation with UCB on Muscle Biology (medicinal chemists cell biologists disease area experts antibody engineers etc.)
• Provide strong scientific thinking develop hypotheses and drive scientific learnings on Neuromuscular projects

Education and experience:

• For Scientist II - BS (5-10 years experience) Masters (1-3 years experience) or PhD (0-2 years experience) in applicable field
• For Senior Scientist - BS MS (12 years experience) or PhD (5-10 years experience) in applicable field
• 1 years experience in working with in vitro models of muscle cell biology and/or neuromuscular diseases
• 1 years experience of applying cellular and biochemical techniques for target identification validation genetic screening and evaluating the mechanism of action of novel molecular entities
• 1 years experience in molecular biology approaches and advanced cell biology techniques (flow cytometry gene and protein analysis PCR cloning lentiviral library prep)
• Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines as well aswork independently manage priorities and engage in a multidisciplinary environment

Preferred experience:

• Experience in single cell analysis
• Experience in in vivo models for Neuromuscular Disorders

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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