Associate Scientist, Biochemical Lead Profiling

Takeda

Boston, MA, USA
Base: $103,500.00 - $162,690.00; bonus/equity: sho...
Master's degree in biochemistry or related discipline
3+ years industry experience in biochemical assays
Experience with 384 and 1536-well plate-based assays
The role involves designing and executing pre-clinical pharmacology assays on fully automated robotic platforms to accelerate clinical translation of therapies

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and executing pre-clinical pharmacology assays on fully automated robotic platforms to accelerate clinical translation of therapies.
  • Candidates will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, and Data Science to advance small molecule programs.
  • The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $103,500 to $162,690 along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and executing pre-clinical pharmacology assays on fully automated robotic platforms to accelerate clinical translation of therapies.

Salary

Base: $103,500.00 - $162,690.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid vacation, sick time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Biochemistry or related discipline
  • 3+ years industry experience in biochemical assays
  • Experience with 384 and 1536-well plate-based assays
  • Proficiency in fluorescence, HTRF, FRET, bioluminescence assays
  • Knowledge of small-molecule screening and liquid handlers

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in matrixed environment
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Enzymology background preferred
  • Experience with HTS automation platforms
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related discipline
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant industry experience
  • Prior experience in small-molecule screening
  • US work authorization required for Boston, MA location

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