Research Senior Associate, Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery

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Job Description

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 three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

About the Role:

The Gastrointestinal and Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda is building a new team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers to deliver an industry-leading portfolio of drugs for various gastrointestinal, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases with high unmet medical needs. We seek a skilled Research Senior Associate to join our biology and cross-functional discovery teams and create novel drug candidates.

• 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. 
• Drive an inclusive, open, and effective culture in a fast growing drug discovery group.

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. 

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

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$84,000.00 - $132,000.00

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