Scientist, Biologics Generation & Analytics

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Job Description

Objective / Purpose:

The Global Biologics Biological Generation and Analytics team seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join us. The position involves contributing to the team by measuring binding interactions through various techniques and independently analyzing data. Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, troubleshooting as needed, and actively participating in program teams to develop analytical strategies.  Effective communication skills and the ability to work within cross-functional teams are essential. This role will require the individual to be an analytical representative on projects, delivering analytics strategies for the programs.

Accountabilities:

Determine Binding Interactions:

• Conduct experiments to determine binding interactions (including kinetics, competition, and epitope binning) using various binding techniques such as SPR, BLI, and ELISA.
• Work independently to critically assess and interpret experimental data: ensuring accuracy, quality, and validity.
• Help junior team members design and execute binding studies.

Design and Execute Experiments:

• Design experiments tailored to project needs, ensuring alignment with scientific objectives.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise, optimizing protocols as necessary.

Contribute to Program Teams:

• Represent the analytics team and provide strategic input for binding and pre-developability.  
• Collaborate with program teams to design and implement analytical strategies that meet project goals.
• Provide scientific input and support to ensure cohesive strategy development and execution.

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Effectively communicate findings, results, and strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead binding discussions in team meetings, being a key contributor to program strategy.

Team Collaboration:

• Work as an integrated and contributing team member, supporting team objectives and fostering a positive team environment.
• Share knowledge and expertise to assist in team development and success.
• Help to foster a collaborative team environment with strong cross-functional communication.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral): List the essential and desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job. Any minimum requirements should be noted.

• PhD degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent), orMS with 6+ years relevant experience, orBS with 8+ years relevant experience
• Experience in SPR, BLI required, Carterra preferred but not required
• Ability to troubleshoot experiments and method development experience required
• Other biophysical capabilities, such as cIEF, CE-SDS, SEC, NanoDSF preferred
• Experience with data aggregation and analysis tools (Spotfire, Prism) preferred
• Be energetic and enthusiastic team player

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$111,800.00 - $175,670.00

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

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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