Associate Scientist, Global Biologics

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Job Description
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
Design and implement experiments to screen for drug candidates and to address mechanisms-of-action of therapeutic molecules. Perform complex cell-based functional experiments independently. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for drug discovery in the Cell therapy and Immuno-Oncology/Immuno-Therapy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide broad assay development support for early-stage drug discovery projects in disease areas of the Cell therapy

• Design, execute, and validate a variety of assays to understand mechanisms of action and characterize CAR T

• Collaborate with automation engineers to identify suitable approaches to utilize laboratory automation for the execution of variable cell-based assays.

• CAR T generation (transduction and expansion) and functional evaluation of CAR expression, phenotyping, cytokine detection and killing potency in vitro.

• Spend ~ 85% of time in the laboratory to maintain and implement cell cell-based assay platform and perform experiments

• Interface with project teams to meet timelines for project progression

• Present research findings clearly and effectively at internal and external meetings

• Troubleshoot complex problems in creative and effective ways

• Ability to manage workflow to deliver quality results in a timely manner

• Troubleshoot complex problems in creative and effective ways and actively participates in innovation and/or optimization of established processes to ensure data relavence and quality

• Ability to make data-driven influences on project decision-making

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Master's degree in cell immunology, protein/antibody science, and/or >3 years equivalent relevant work experience with strong knowledge of T/NK cell biology, immuno-oncology, and cell therapy. Bachelor's degree with >6 years relevant experience.

• Tissue culture, including application of aseptic techniques for media compounding, passaging, maintenance, and cryopreservation of cell cultures.

• Experience with immune cell (T/NK cells) isolation, culture, and engineering.

• Proficiency in immune cell phenotyping (surface/intracellular), cytokine detection (multi-color flow cytometry, Luminex, MSD), cytotoxicity assay (short or long term killing), internalization assay and High content imaging (Opera Phenix) or other functional assays.

• Proficient in data generation (Prism, Excel), presentation, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with viral delivery methods is a plus.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in cell biology and antibody characterization

• Experience in troubleshooting, assay optimization and data quality control is a plus

• Skilled in data analysis, interpretation, and data reporting
• Hands-on cell-based functional assay experience

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$99,500.00 - $156,420.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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