Senior Associate Scientist

Company: Takeda
Location: Lexington
Posted on: July 16, 2025

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will provide analytical support for upstream and downstream commercial manufacturing support labs within the manufacturing support laboratory group. You will report to the Associate Director of Analytical Manufacturing Sciences. How you will contribute: Provide analytical support for upstream and downstream commercial Manufacturing Support Labs. Design and complete routine / non-routine analytical assays Provide process samples testing with HPLC/UPLC, CE-SDS, iCIEF, plate-based assays such as enzyme activity assay, ELISA, PCR, and promptly Maintain lab notebooks, report data promptly Write documents/reports, present findings in meetings Ensure quality analytical data is provided following project timelines Get data peer reviewed before reporting the results to the submitters Troubleshot any issues and escalate them Collaborate with inter-site teams for assay transfers, troubleshooting and establishing assays What you bring to Takeda: BS in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience or MS with 2 years of relevant experience Hands-on experience in multiple analytical techniques related to protein/antibody characterization Knowledge of cGMP environment as applied to analytical sample testing Analytical experience with HPLC/UPLC, plate based assays (HCP, ProA, DNA) using ELISA, PCR is required Experience working with enzyme activity assays Team player, participating on teams Experience working with CE-SDS and iCIEF. Understand common mammalian cell culture and protein purification processes including commonly used commonly used columns and buffers Provide data promptly Important Considerations: At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. You may: Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas. Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment. Work in a cold, wet environment. Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours. Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection. Travel may be required for this position, occasionally, both domestic and international. More 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. GMSGQ ZR1 LI-MA1 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: USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS U.S. Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 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-termincentives. 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 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. Locations USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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