Senior Scientist, Cellular Automation

Takeda

Boston, MA, US
Base: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00; bonus/equity: sho...
Ph.d. in cell biology or related field
Expertise in cell culture and biobanking
Experience with cellular automation platforms
The Senior Scientist will play a pivotal role in Takeda's Lab of the Future initiative by building robust cell line capabilities at scale for fully automated platforms

Job Summary

  • The Senior Scientist will play a pivotal role in Takeda's Lab of the Future initiative by building robust cell line capabilities at scale for fully automated platforms.
  • This position requires partnering with Drug Discovery Units and automation engineering to design infrastructure that drives the DMTA cycle through continuous culture and cryopreservation.
  • Employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation annually.

Matching Summary

The Senior Scientist will play a pivotal role in Takeda's Lab of the Future initiative by building robust cell line capabilities at scale for fully automated platforms.

Salary

Base: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term and/or long-term incentives available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Cell Biology or related field
  • Expertise in cell culture and biobanking
  • Experience with cellular automation platforms
  • High throughput assay development skills
  • Data analysis proficiency with Dotmatics or Spotfire

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience with Incucyte live-cell imaging
  • Familiarity with LIMS/ELN scheduling software
  • Ability to mentor junior scientific staff
  • Cross-functional collaboration in matrixed environments
  • Deep understanding of media formulation strategies

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 2+ years industry experience OR M.S. with 8+ years
  • Significant experience in building cell culture automation
  • Proven track record with live-cell imaging platforms

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