Associate Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 19, 2026.
Make your mark for patients
We are seeking to hire a lab-based (non-hybrid) scientist to support early research at our Boston R&D Hub located in Cambridge MA. This scientist will have responsibility for executing assays for identification of small molecules therapeutics across UCB’s therapeutic areas of interest. They will also help to validate novel biological targets. Please note: For this particular role, we will not be able to sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, including taking over an existing work Visa.
Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Work with team to develop, troubleshoot, and validate new assays
- Generate cell models for screening and to mimic disease biology
- Have accountability for achieving drug project milestones and delivering on objectives
- Be involved in planning, optimizing, and executing on projects
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience andskills:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- BS degree with 4-6 years or MS degree with 2-4 years of applicable research experience with scientific track record
- 2+ years of experience with the design, development, optimization, and prosecution of cellular and biochemical assays for identification and evaluation of novel molecular entities
- Direct hands-on experience with cell and molecular biology techniques and culturing human cell lines
- Good communicator, with good presentation and organizational skills
- Scientist who can work with some supervision but also to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Experience with small molecules/ligands/therapeutics is preferred
- Working knowledge or experience with CRISPR screening approaches is a plus
- Knowledge of targeted protein degradation is a plus
- Neuroscience and/or immunology background is a plus
Salary:
This position’s reasonably anticipated base salary range is $86,400 to $113,400 per year. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.
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 don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t 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 that’s 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, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly 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 federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.