Hiring company: Takeda
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Cell Biologist in our Oncology Cell Therapy Innovation group in our Cambridge, MA office.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
We are looking for a Cell Biologist/ Immunologist/ Bio-engineer with in vitro/ex vivo cell-based assay experience to progress oncology cell therapies programs who can independently plan and implement experiments to deliver data for cell therapy analytics. The candidate will play an important role in maintaining human immune cell culture and production of cell products for screening and evaluation and work closely with project leader to develop assays and in vitro specific timelines.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Maintains and engineers human iPSC and primary immune cell cultures
Uses a range of techniques and analytical methods such as virus preparation and transduction, flow cytometry, cytotoxicity assays, multiplex cytokine measurement to evaluate a variety of factors
Works with manager or project representative to organize time and plan specific studies
Owns responsibility for technical aspects of a project.
Prepares experimental protocols.
Conducts basic data analysis and collaborate with manager or project representative to interpret data
Reviews, interprets and communicates data internally (e.g., to supervisor, project teams) and prepares technical reports.
Troubleshoot complex problems in creative and effective ways and actively participates in innovation and/or optimization of established processes to ensure delivery on project goals
Prepares study protocols, reports and documentation
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Education Requirements
Required:
BS in a scientific discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience, or
MS in a scientific discipline with 1+ years of relevant experience
Team player able to work well in a matrix team environment
Self-motivated, collaborative with excellent time management and organizational skills
Experience with mammalian cell culture with best practices in tissue culture is required
Proficient in use of applicable lab equipment and operations
Previous relevant industry experience is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of currently assigned research methods
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of currently assigned research methods
Able to conduct basic data analysis
Understands why a series of experiments is selected
Demonstrates basic knowledge of science/technology outside specific discipline
Recognizes problems and considers the significance of irregularities
Experience with human stem cell (e.g., induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)) culture and aseptic techniques is a plus.
Experience culturing T cells, NK cells is a plus.
Receives high level instructions on all work; acts independently to determine methods on new assignments
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
May require approximately up to 0-5% travel
Updated Takeda U.S. Vaccine Requirement:
Effective November 1, 2021, absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. As of the same date, absent an approved religious or medical reason, US field-based employees, employees must be fully vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function for which they have applied.
This job posting exclude Colorado applicants.
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company match of charitable contributions
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs
Empowering Our People to Shine
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EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.