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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as an Immunology-Oncology Biology Senior Scientist II / I, Immune Profiling in our location office.
Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As a Senior Scientist II / I working on the Immunology Research team, you will be empowered to support deep immunoprofiling and single-cell sorting for Immuno-Oncology programs and interpret datasets involving high-throughput genomic and immune-profiling data, and a typical day will include:
POSITION OBJECTIVES:Based in Cambridge, MA, this research scientist will leverage a cutting-edge flow cytometry platform for support of Immuno-Oncology programs in Takeda. In addition the candidate will continue to explore and introduce new technological tools to further expand a world-class immunology group. The candidate will experimentally evaluate/explore (i) mechanisms of action, (ii) various combinatorial therapies, (iii) immune biomarkers and (iv) therapeutic response in pre-clinical setting. He/She will also contribute scientific know-how and expertise in immunology and will develop strategies, explore hypotheses and interpret datasets involving high-throughput genomic and immune-profiling data.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Reports to Assoc. Dir. Immunology/Head of Immune Profiling Immunology Unit Boston.
• Leverages a world-class flow cytometry facility in Boston to support deep immunoprofiling and single-cell sorting for Immuno-Oncology programs through to clinical proof-of-mechanism.
• Spends ~ 85% of time in laboratory to maintain and implement a world-class immunoprofiling platform and assist in downstream experimental assays.
• Integrates this platform with bioinformatics and genetics approaches (including profiling approaches such as Nanostring), by leveraging internal expertise in Takeda in combination with academic partners and CROs.
• Serves as a liaison for immunoprofiling in the Immunology Unit, establishing best practices and scientifically rigorous standards for procedures, data management, and data interpretation.
• Assists in the identification, advancement, and success of innovative external partnerships for Immuno-Oncology.
• Provides immunological expertise for Immuno-Oncology programs as appropriate.
• Plays a key role in translational research activities, including biomarker discovery and validation.
• Keeps up with the up-to-date scientific advancement (e.g. systems approach to identify immune signatures, not limited to, T cell clonotype analysis in blood or tissues, mass spectrometry, and single-cell gene expression analysis).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• PhD in Immunology
• 4-5 years postdoctoral hands-on work carried out in world-renowned Immunology / Immuno-Oncology lab
• Publication record in top scientific journals (International reputation)
• Expert in high-definition flow cytometry instrumentation, assay development, and data analysis
• Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on experience in Industry setting with track record of contributing deep immuno-profiling support to programs and able to work well across multi-functional groups.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires approximately 10% travel, including international

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

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Locations

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time