Associate Scientist
Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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LOCATION: Cambridge, MA POSITION : Associate Scientist POSITION
DESCRIPTION : Takeda Development Center Americas Inc. is seeking an
Associate Scientist with the following duties: Lead from the lab to
advance novel and differentiated products to the clinic by
contributing to discovery projects focused on leveraging Vd1 gamma
delta T-cells as cancer treatment; Independently design, execute,
and interpret well-defined functional in vitro, and ex vivo assays
to understand the pharmacology and therapeutic mechanism-of-action
of candidate molecules and play an active role in subsequent
scientific discussions to drive decisions around Vd1 T-cells as a
cancer therapy; Propose experiments based on internal results,
external partners, and published reports and demonstrate leadership
through effective communication of study plans and research
results; Use immune cell characterization and functional
assessments, such as high-parameter flow cytometry, multiplex
cytokine measurement, co-culture cytotoxicity assessment, and other
molecular- and cell-based assays and methodologies; Isolate,
culture, and differentiate various immune cell populations from
blood and tissue sources; Analyze, interpret, and present data to
partners, and play an active role in the subsequent scientific
discussions leading to important decisions and program-ensuring
next steps; Participate in cross functional project team meetings
to provide key scientific insight; Multi-task effectively and
prioritize workload; Work collaboratively with internal
cross-functional teams and acts as a Vd1 subject matter expert;
Collaborate with other departments to meet deadlines and generate
data crucial for the programs in execution; Contribute to the
writing of relevant research reports to be included in regulatory
filings; Prepare and present comprehensive technical or project
reports and formal presentations and posters to full range of
internal/external audiences; Maintain excellent laboratory notebook
documentation and keep in compliance with Takeda policies. Up to
20% remote work allowed. REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Biology,
Biosciences, or related field plus 18 months of related experience.
Prior experience must include: Isolate, culture and expand Vd1
gamma delta T cells from blood, healthy tissue and tumor sources;
Design and execute in vitro/ex vivo assays of Vd1 gamma delta T
cell function, including cytotoxicity, survival, and proliferation;
Analyze experimental data and determine the relevance of results
based on background knowledge of Vd1 gamma delta T cell biology;
Contribute to evaluation of novel immunotherapy products based on
Vd1 gamma delta T cell biology; The design and optimization of
RNA-FISH PrimeFlow Cytometric Assays for the identification of Vd1
gamma delta T cells. Full time. $99,500 - $170,600 per year.
Qualified applicants can apply at https://jobs.takeda.com . Please
reference job R0174635. EOE Any individual may provide documentary
evidence bearing on this application, with information on available
workers and information on wages and working conditions, to the
Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and
Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.
Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Keywords: Takeda, Nantucket , Associate Scientist, Science, Research & Development , Boston, Massachusetts
