Scientist, Analytical Chemistry
Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
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’re looking for a
Scientist on the Analytical Development team to help us expand
what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to
the Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, you’ll specialize in
HPLC and LCMS-based analytical development for large molecules,
with a focus on groundbreaking gene therapy products such as AAV
vectors and other complex biologics. What You'll Do: In this role,
you’ll have the opportunity to support QC and may also serve in
supporting R&D for non-clinical/clinical biomarker using LCMS
and Separations-related needs. You will also serve as a
subject-matter-expert for all HPLC and LCMS based method
development and testing. You’ll also: Write and review protocols,
SOPs, reports and other product development documents Protein
identification, quantification and characterization from the
therapeutic evaluation of our compounds in preclinical development
studies Participate in cross-disciplinary mentoring and training of
entry-level and junior scientists Assist with coordination and
day-to-day management of site operations Perform data review to
ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity Summarize experimental
data into technical reports and for external publications Present
scientific results to R&D and Technical Development teams, and
periodically at scientific conferences in poster or podium format
Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and
results via electronic laboratory notebook Maintain specific
laboratory equipment Define and implement state-of-the art
technology to support non-clinical and clinical biomarker and
product quality characterization needs Conceptualize, construct,
validate, and implement screening platforms to enable biomarker
discovery and screening in tissue samples Who You Are: You have a
degree in analytical chemistry or related field with PhD and 0-2
years post-graduate experience in method development, Master’s with
2 years related experience, or Bachelor’s with 4 years of related
experience. You are or you also have: Deep technical understanding
of and hands-on experience with HPLC / LCMS and other protein
biochemistry characterization methods including but not limited to
spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS), SDS-PAGE, Western
Blot, and ELISA techniques Expertise with Orbitrap (Thermo) and QQQ
(Sciex) systems Proven track record in methods development,
including experimental design, execution, and evaluation Excellent
communication skills (verbal and written) Highly organized with a
strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to thrive in a
dynamic work environment and show a commitment to diversity in
individuals and ideas Nice to have (but not required): Experience
in scripting or coding (e.g. Python or R) Where You’ll Work This
role is based out of our San Diego 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 LI-POST LI-MC1 Pay Range:
$103,000.00-131,000.00 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. Current
Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Insmed
Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental
disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law. It is unlawful in
Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who
violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil
liability. Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be
forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees
arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will
only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and
the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is
responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us
directly to be considered for a formal agreement. Insmed is
committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable
accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its
services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable
accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact
information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a
case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a
request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this
email address. Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from
the date posted or until the position is filled.
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