Research Senior Scientist, Biochemical Lead Profiling

Takeda UK

Boston, MA, United States
Base: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00; bonus/equity: not...
On-site
Design and execute pre-clinical pharmacology assays
High throughput automated assays
Biochemical assays development and validation
Takeda's Lead Profiling team is building a new team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers to partner with Drug Discovery Units to design and run high throughput automated assays on state-of-the-art robotic platforms

Job Summary

  • Takeda's Lead Profiling team is building a new team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers to partner with Drug Discovery Units to design and run high throughput automated assays on state-of-the-art robotic platforms.
  • Lead the design, development, and validation of robust plate-based miniaturized biochemical assays to facilitate compound screening, characterization, and mechanistic profiling.
  • Lead the adoption of advanced analytics, modeling, and AI/ML approaches to inform assay design, hit triage, SAR development, and portfolio decisions.

Matching Summary

Takeda's Lead Profiling team is building a new team of experienced, innovative, and collaborative researchers to partner with Drug Discovery Units to design and run high throughput automated assays on state-of-the-art robotic platforms.

Salary

Base: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan and company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design and execute pre-clinical pharmacology assays
  • high throughput automated assays
  • biochemical assays development and validation
  • automation and liquid handling systems
  • high throughput data analysis platforms

Nice-to-have

  • scientific integrity and rigor
  • novel drug discovery approaches
  • mentorship and coaching of scientists
  • continuous learning and open communication

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree with 2+ years industry experience
  • MS with 8+ years’ experience
  • BS with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong expertise in assay development and screening technologies
  • Working knowledge of HTS automation
  • Strong expertise in Lead ID, Hit-to-Lead and Lead Op strategies

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