Research Associate Senior Inflammation

18 hours ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Full time
About the Role:

The Gastrointestinal and Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda Pharmaceutical is seeking a skilled Research Senior Associate to join our biology and cross-functional discovery teams and create novel drug candidates.

As a key member of our team, you will apply scientific and technical expertise in immunology and/or cell biology to drive drug discovery programs within our team, in matrixed collaboration with other Takeda scientists, and external partners.

You will be responsible for conducting complex experiments, providing technical guidance and problem resolution, and utilizing assigned literature to increase knowledge base and implement improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology and/or cell biology, with expertise in at least one of the following assay methods: ELISA, MSD/Luminex, Western blot, qPCR, flow cytometry, ChIP.

You will also have experience with cell culture, including isolation, culture, and analysis of primary immune cell subsets, and direct experience with the principles, models, and pathways of autoimmunity, inflammation, and/or fibrosis.

We are looking for a highly organized and project management skilled individual with effective written and verbal communication skills.

This position is currently classified as "onsite" in Cambridge, MA.

Accountabilities:
  • Independently conducts complex experiments within a project scope, exercising judgement to evaluate a variety of technical factors, and obtain optimum solutions
  • Independently provides work group with technical guidance and problem resolution related to assay development
  • Utilizes assigned literature to increase knowledge base and implement improvements
  • Organize time and plan specifics of project related work with oversight from manager or project representative
  • Prepares and presents technical information at department meetings
  • Troubleshoots non-routine methods, instrumentation, or software issues and recommends systems, processes, or changes within project scope to meet objectives
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
  • MS in a scientific discipline with 1+ years' experience, or BS with 3+ years' experience
  • Expertise in at least one of the following assay methods: ELISA, MSD/Luminex, Western blot, qPCR, flow cytometry, ChIP
  • Experience with cell culture, including isolation, culture, and analysis of primary immune cell subsets
  • Direct experience with the principles, models, and pathways of autoimmunity, inflammation, and/or fibrosis
  • Experience developing and/or evaluating small molecule, biologic and/or nucleic acid therapeutics
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills and effective written and verbal communication skills
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career.

We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.

The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives.

Employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.

Employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement:

Takeda Pharmaceutical is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.



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