Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate, Cell Therapy Innovation

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At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

• You will play an essential role in developing novel cell therapy assays and analytical methods for developing cellular therapy products.

• Independently plans and executes process and assay development, optimization, characterization, and qualification studies.

• This role requires experience in high throughput screening using automated liquid handler systems.

• This opening is an opportunity to be part of an excellent team focused on accelerating cancer cell therapy development using the latest technologies.

• Provide broad assay development support for early-stage drug discovery projects in the field of Immuno-Oncology and Cell Therapy.

• Design, execute and validate a variety of assays to understand mechanism of action and characterize different cell therapy products.

• Spend ~ 85% of time in laboratory to maintain and implement cell-based assay platform and perform experimental assays.

• Execute high throughput screening to project teams and commits resources to execute specific project tasks.

• Works closely with senior team leaders and cross-functional teams to meet timelines for project progression.

• Drafts technical documents, such as SOPs and study reports.

• MS with 0 - 1+ years of experience, or

• BS with 2 - 3+ years of experience

• Broad experience with the design, development, and implementation of in vitro and cell-based assays.

• Experience with analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results.

• Define strategies for new technology assessment and independently manage workload and expectations.

• With hands-on experience setting up lab automation.

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, and act as scientific resource for an aspect of a program.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong background and experience in immunology and/or immuno-oncology

• Extensive experience with in vitro assay for cell therapy and molecular biology technologies is required

• Hands-on experience with multi-color flow-based assay, and liquid handler is required

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Able to troubleshoot critical issues or problems and determine causes and possible solutions

• Teamwork - Ability to work well in a highly cross-functional team environment and across global line functions.

• Communication Skills - Able to express oneself clearly and concisely within the team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; adjust communication style as appropriate for the audience; timely and effectively communicates issues to supervisor; technical writing skills to support the authorship of internal technical documents

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• May require approximately 5-10% travel

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Work Paths

• Tuition reimbursement

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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