Research Scientist, Biochemical Lead Profiling

Takeda

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: $111,800.00 - $175,670.00; bonus/equity: eli...
High throughput automated assays
Fully integrated automation platforms
Biochemical 384 and 1536-well plate-based assays
Takeda’s Lead Profiling team is building an innovative and collaborative group to design and run high throughput automated assays on state-of-the-art robotic platforms to advance a portfolio of drugs addressing high unmet medical needs

Job Summary

  • Takeda’s Lead Profiling team is building an innovative and collaborative group to design and run high throughput automated assays on state-of-the-art robotic platforms to advance a portfolio of drugs addressing high unmet medical needs.
  • The role involves leading fully automated pharmacology studies and leveraging automation to streamline complex biology screening workflows in close collaboration with internal scientists and external partners.
  • U.S. based employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time, and other well-being benefits.

Matching Summary

Takeda’s Lead Profiling team is building an innovative and collaborative group to design and run high throughput automated assays on state-of-the-art robotic platforms to advance a portfolio of drugs addressing high unmet medical needs.

Salary

Base: $111,800.00 - $175,670.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan and company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • high throughput automated assays
  • fully integrated automation platforms
  • biochemical 384 and 1536-well plate-based assays
  • data analysis and quality control systems
  • collaborative cross-functional teamwork

Nice-to-have

  • excellent communication skills
  • organizational and multitasking skills
  • experience with Lead ID and Hit-to-Lead workflows
  • working in a highly matrixed environment

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Pharmacology, Molecular/Cell Biology or related field or MS with 6+ years experience or BS with 8+ years experience
  • experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D
  • proven expertise in assay design and development
  • experience with LIMS and high throughput data analysis platforms

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