Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Sr Associate Scientist, Metabolic & Muscle Diseases

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc • $80K — $131K *
Tarrytown, NY 10591In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS with 5+ years or MS with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in histochemical staining techniques for multiple tissue types
  • Experience in IHC/IF assay development and troubleshooting
  • Competency in optimizing processing protocols for challenging samples
  • Familiarity with whole-slide imaging systems and digital pathology software
  • Organizational skills for maintaining lab records and managing multiple requests
  • Strong communication and data presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Process various tissue samples including fixation, dehydration, and sectioning
  • Perform routine and special histological staining as required
  • Develop and optimize IHC and IF protocols, antibody titration, and antigen retrieval
  • Implement ISH techniques for gene expression analysis as needed
  • Conduct image aquation and manage data repositories
  • Execute quantitative image analysis and develop algorithms for analysis
  • Prepare high-quality figures and data summaries for reports and publications
  • Maintain a workload tracker and communicate any scheduling conflicts

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovative research
  • Opportunity to work with a variety of tissue types in cutting-edge studies
  • Possibility to develop and implement new protocols and techniques
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary projects that drive scientific advancement
  • Support for professional development and skill expansion opportunities
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr Associate Scientist to join Obesity, Metabolism and Muscle Diseases Group. The individual will serve as a central histological resource, providing expert tissue processing and staining services to multiple Obesity, Metabolism and Muscle Diseases research programs simultaneously. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end histological workflows spanning a broad range of tissue types, maintain rigorous quality standards. This role demands both deep technical proficiency and strong interpersonal skills to navigate competing program demands and deliver high-quality data on time.

As a Sr Associate Scientist, a typical day may include:
  • Tissue processing, including tissue fixation, dehydration, clearing, embedding, and sectioning samples from multiple tissue types (e.g., liver, heart, brain, muscle, adipose).
  • Routine histological staining (e.g H&E, Sirius Red, PAS, Oil Red O) and special staining according to the program needs
  • Conduct immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF); develop, optimize, and validate new IHC/IF protocols, antibody titrations, and antigen retrieval conditions.
  • Apply in situ hybridization (ISH/RNAscope) techniques for gene expression localization where required
  • Perform image aquation, using different scanning platforms (e.g. Aperio, Zeiss Axioscan), and manage image data repositories
  • Perform quantitative image analysis using platforms such as HALO, develop and apply customized image analysis algorithms
  • Generate high-quality figures and data summaries suitable for internal reports, regulatory packages, and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Maintain and communicate a dynamic workload tracker; proactively flag capacity constraints or scheduling conflicts to stakeholders.
  • Adapt rapidly to shifting program priorities and animal study schedules.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete laboratory records.

This role may be for you if:
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • You are a fast learner and have desire to expand your skill set and learn new techniques
  • You are detail oriented, well-organized and can multi-task
  • You are a team player
  • You have strong communication skills


To be considered for this role, you must have:
  • BS with 5+ years or MS with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in standard and special histochemical staining techniques across multiple tissue types.
  • Demonstrated IHC/IF assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to optimize processing and staining protocols for challenging tissue types or low-abundance samples
  • Proficiency with whole-slide imaging systems and digital pathology image analysis software (e.g. HALO)
  • Experience with in situ hybridization platforms (RNAscope, BaseScope, FISH) is a plus
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous requests from multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to present data at lab meetings

Salary Range (annually)
$80,300.00 - $131,100.00

About Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The Company has therapeutic candidates in clinical trials for the potential treatment of cancer, eye diseases, and inflammatory diseases, and has preclinical programs in other diseases and disorders. The company’s product portfolio includes EYLEA, an aflibercept injection; ARCALYST, a rilonacept Injection for subcutaneous use; ZALTRAP for metastatic colorectal cancer; trap fusion proteins; and fully human monoclonal antibodies. On March 26, 2012, it was announced that Sanofi and Regeneron are in development with a new cholesterol drug which will help reduce cholesterol up to 72%. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1988 and is currently headquartered in New York, USA.

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Learn more about Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Size
10,368 employees
Market Cap
$78.1 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$3.5 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+27%
Revenue
$8.4 billion
NASDAQ
REGN
* Ladders Estimates

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