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　　Job Description

　　Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine?

　　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 deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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

　　Takeda 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.

　　OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

　　The Platform Assay Testing team plays an important role within the Cell Therapy organization at Takeda. Working closely within the Analytical Development team, and with our colleagues in Process Development, Automation and Digital Technologies, we execute in-process and drug product testing and data analysis to inform process design and optimization, and to support critical product characterization studies during development. As a Scientist in Platform Assay Testing, you’ll play an integral part in developing and implementing testing automation and leading related initiatives including the digitization of workflows. Additionally, as a Scientist in the team you will be responsible for cross-functional engagement including coordinating sample testing, leading scientific investigations, facilitating successful method technology transfers from adjacent Analytical Development teams, and supporting method optimization. The ideal candidate will be a robust team player with a mindset for collaboration and possess excellent attention to detail, with a high emotional IQ and a strong foundation in scientific practice.

　　ACCOUNTABILITIES

　　Lead efforts to build/implement assay automation strategies and practices

　　Oversee and participate in initiatives to streamline assay execution within the laboratory

　　Understand project timelines and deliverables and plan/coordinate project work accordingly

　　Assist with logistics and coordination of sample testing

　　Develop strategies to streamline/optimize data analysis workflows

　　Act as a project and team lead supporting testing and process initiatives

　　Perform testing of samples per established test methods (immunophenotyping, cytotoxicity, cytokine release, infectious titer and other cell-based assays)

　　Develop and optimize methods to improve existing techniques and/or efficiencies

　　Maintain accurate, complete, and timely data in laboratory notebooks/electronic notebooks

　　Act as both writer and reviewer for laboratory notebooks/electronic notebooks

　　Plan and implement resolutions to technical problems/issues ; support internal investigations

　　Prepare study protocols, reports, and technology transfer documentation

　　Assist with general operation of the laboratory space

　　Work collaboratively with members across different teams and demonstrate independent, self- starting work style; demonstrate ability to work effectively in a matrix-based organization

　　Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of discipline

　　Keeps current with emerging trends in discipline

　　Independently manages own workload

　　Scientifically independent

　　Conducts scientific presentations to internal audiences

　　Receives high level instructions on all work, determines methods on new assignments, works closely with manager, may manage junior staff

　　EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

　　Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science and 8+ years relevant industry experience

　　Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 6+ years relevant industry experience

　　PhD in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related pharmaceutical science; 0+ years

　　relevant industry experience

　　Hands-on experiences with BD instruments (FACSCanto II, FACSLyric) or other multi-color flow cytometry instruments are a must

　　Experience with various immune assays, such as ELISA or ELISpot

　　Prior experience with adaptive immunity, T/NK cell biology is desirable

　　Prior experience with viral vector analytics is ideal

　　Prior experience with cell therapy and/or an oncology related field is preferred

　　Proactive and highly self-motivated with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

　　Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment

　　Teamwork – Ability to work well in a highly cross-functional team environment

　　Communication – Able to express oneself clearly and concisely within a team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; timely and effectively communicates issues to supervisor; technical writing skills to support contributing to internal technical documents

　　Organization – Exercises good time management and prioritization skills and can successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

　　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

　　Community Outreach Programs

　　Base Salary Range:102,000.00 to 146,000.00. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

　　The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

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　　EEO Statement

　　Takeda 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.

　　Locations

　　Boston, MA

　　Worker Type

　　Employee

　　Worker Sub-Type

　　Regular

　　Time Type

　　Full time