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Job Description

Research Associate Scientist

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Independently plans assignments for a research work group or project, troubleshoots complex problems specialized procedures, and change experimental design if necessary.

• Develops and validates new methods to support completion of complex assignments within a project

• Exercises independent judgement (selecting most appropriate methods, coordinating efforts, evaluating criteria for obtaining results)

• Utilizes technical literature to implement novel procedures, changes and improvements within a project. Can duplicate and appropriately modify experimental procedures based on the literature.

• Interprets and analyzes data, helping to incorporate results into overall scientific projects; Independently generates novel hypothesis

• Maintains a proactive and vocal approach to improving departmental efficiency;

• Able to summarize and present literature data within department and occasionally to broader audiences

• Cell culture, including isolation and analysis of primary immune cell subsets

• Flow cytometry, multiplexed protein analysis

• Molecular biology techniques, including qPCR and high-dimensional quantitative gene expression analysis

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• MS in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 3+ years relevant industry experience. or

• BS in a scientific discipline with 5+ years experience, or

• Associates degree in scientific discipline with 7+ years relevant industry experience

• Experience with Cell culture, including isolation and analysis of primary immune cell subsets

• Experience with Flow cytometry, multiplexed protein analysis

• Experience with Molecular biology techniques, including qPCR and high-dimensional quantitative gene expression analysis

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$96,600.00 - $151,800.00

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.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time