Scientist I- Oncology
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Reading
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
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in my employment application is true to the best of my
knowledge.Job DescriptionAbout the role:Our vision is to be a
forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks
innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients.Join
Takeda as a Scientist I where you will contribute to and implement
new ideas with in vitro and in vivo proof of concept studies to
enable initiation of new discovery project concepts. As part of the
Oncology Drug Discovery Unit, you will report to one of our Senior
Scientists.How you will contribute:
- Partner with teams to implement decision allowing preclinical
experiments to better understand mechanisms of action of novel
therapeutics
- Independently and collaboratively design, validate, and
implement a variety of assays to understand biology associated with
targets of interest for I/O applications
- Use technical literature to implement novel procedures,
changes, and improvements within a project. Can duplicate and
modify experimental procedures based on the literature
- Help execute specific research procedures, coordinating
schedules of experiments and procedures (-75% of time in the
laboratory).
- Compile data from complex experiments, implement analysis and
communicate findings through presentation format
- Present comprehensive technical or project reports and formal
presentations /posters to full range of our audiencesMinimum
Requirements/Qualifications:
- PhD degree in a scientific discipline (no post doc experience
required) , or MS with 4+ years experience, or BS with 6+ years
experience.
- Demonstrate knowledge of immunological principles including
prior experience carrying out data acquisition, analysis and
interpretation of molecular or cell-based assays and in vivo
experiments
- Independence with multiplexing immune profiling platforms (cell
separation, sterile culture, multi-dimension Flow cytometry,
Luminex, MSD).
- Independence in protein analytical methods (ELISA, Western
Blotting).
- Independence in molecular biology applications (DNA/RNA prep,
qPCR, nanostring)What Takeda can offer you:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and
Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
- 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 and company match of charitable
contributions
- Family Planning Support
- Flexible Work Paths
- Tuition reimbursementMore about us:At Takeda, we are
transforming patient care through the development of novel
specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support
programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and
empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a
Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages
innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We
foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams
are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and
a Brighter Future to people around the world.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. US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated as a
condition of employment, absent an approved religious or medical
reason. 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. If you are contacted by a Takeda
recruiter about your job application, we encourage you to seek more
information on the applicable guidelines for the Business
Unit/Function to which you have applied. - - -In accordance with
the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to
ApplyEEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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