Principal Scientist, Cell Assay Automation

Takeda

Fujisawa, Japan
Automation of cell-based assays
Molecular biology workflows automation
High-content screening automation
This position drives the design, implementation, and optimization of automated and digital experimental workflows that enable high-quality, scalable data generation to accelerate target validation and translational decision-making

Job Summary

  • This position drives the design, implementation, and optimization of automated and digital experimental workflows that enable high-quality, scalable data generation to accelerate target validation and translational decision-making.
  • Partner closely with Computational Sciences (CS), Drug Discovery Units (DDU), and pre-PS teams to align automation and data workflows with AI/ML-driven discovery and validation initiatives.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

This position drives the design, implementation, and optimization of automated and digital experimental workflows that enable high-quality, scalable data generation to accelerate target validation and translational decision-making.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • automation of cell-based assays
  • molecular biology workflows automation
  • high-content screening automation
  • design automated laboratory workflows
  • implement automated laboratory workflows
  • optimize automated laboratory workflows

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML applications in experimental design
  • digital lab systems integration
  • cross-functional team collaboration
  • emerging automation technologies
  • operational excellence culture

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Biology, Engineering, Automation, or related field with 3+ years experience
  • M.S. with 5+ years hands-on lab automation experience
  • Proven expertise in automation of cell-based assays
  • Proven expertise in molecular biology workflows automation
  • Proven expertise in high-content screening automation

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