Sr Research Associate, Global Biologics

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Job Description

About the role:

• Senior Research Associate I will support the Biologics Generation and Analytics (BGA) team of Takeda’s Global Biologics Department with demonstrated skills in molecular biology and automation.
• The Senior Research Associate will work independently to design and generate DNA constructs to be used for different projects.
• The position will entail extensive use of automation for molecular cloning and plasmid DNA preparation.

How you will contribute:

• Independently sets up high throughput cloning and automation to assemble and generate DNA constructs to advance protein generation for multiple projects across many therapeutic areas.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with internal specialists in automation, next generation sequencing and project team members from different therapeutic areas.
• Independently performs complex experiments within a project scope, implements new methods and novel solutions to existing hardware or software and is familiar with current literature. 
• Prepares and presents technical information for presentation at department meetings.
• Maintains good documentation via electronic lab notebooks and databases.

Skills & Qualifactions

• BS in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 4+ years experience, or
• MS in a scientific discipline with 1+ years experience
• Familiarity with automation, liquid handlers such as Lynx, Tecan or Hamilton and basic structural and functional understanding of antibodies, bi/multi-specifics antibodies and chimeric antigen receptors are required.
• Experience with common cloning techniques such as Seamless, Gibson assembly or Golden Gate, PCR and plasmid DNA preparation are highly desirable.
• Proficiency with molecular biology techniques including DNA construct design for cloning, primer design, DNA/RNA isolation is desirable.
• Hands-on experience with DNA sequence analysis software such as SnapGene or Geneious Prime is advantageous.
• Experience in a drug discovery environment is advantageous.
• Well organized and focused with excellent communication skills and ability to present results to other groups within the organization.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$86,500.00 - $135,960.00

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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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