SR Research Associate - Molecular Biology/VRA - VBU

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SR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY/VRA - VACCINES

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as the SR Research Associate - Molecular Biology/VRA - Vaccine BU in ourCambridge, MA office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The SR Research Associate/Molecular Biology within the Vaccine Research and Analytics (VRA) Team of Takeda Vaccines will support the characterization of Critical Reagents for the development of our candidate vaccines. This is a bench-focused position:

• Independently design, execute, and analyze scientific experiments
• Perform procedures given general instructions
• Identify problems with experiments and implement solutions
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments
• Document experimental data in ELN and LIMS on time.
• Communicate results and research progress with the team and during departmental meetings
• Prepare, write, analyze, and present technical data and reports
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to drive innovation
• Participate in monitoring and maintaining facility related aspects of the lab and lab equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• BSc in Biology, Molecular Biology or cognate discipline with 6 years industry experience or,
• MSc in Biology, Molecular Biology or cognate discipline with 4 years industry experience
• Thorough understanding of molecular biology (construct design and cloning) and protein analysis (SDS page, Western blotting, SPR, ELISA),
• Experience developing and running molecular biology assays (ddPCR, qPCR, NGS, etc)
• Experience with modern molecular cloning techniques (such as Gibson assembly or Golden Gate)
• Experience with flow cytometry, luminescence, or fluorescence-based assays would be a plus
• Mammalian cell culture experience required preferred
• Experience to designing, organizing and executing multiple complex experiments simultaneously
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation use and maintenance

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act,Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc).
• Typical laboratory bending, stooping, lifting requirements apply.
• Lifting and moving supplies and equipment (up to 25 pounds).
• May require specialized respiratory equipment and/or PPE for infectious disease research

TRAVEL:

• Willingness to travel to various training, meetings, or client sites, including overnight trips (expected to be infrequent).
• Requires approximately 5% travel.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

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