Analytical Cell Line Engineer & Bioassay Scientist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Lexington, MA is seeking a Scientist, Analytical Cell Line Engineering & Bioassay Development to design, generate, and maintain analytical cell lines for potency assays and impurity testing.

You will work with Discovery, Biologics, Process Development, QC, and Regulatory teams to advance analytical methods. The role emphasizes mammalian cell culture, transfection/transduction, clone screening, and assay development; a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• The candidate should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent with extensive cell line engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and analytical assays.
• Strong background in ELISA, qPCR and related analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, characterize, and maintain mammalian analytical cell lines for assays.
• Perform transfection, transduction, clone screening, and cell banking activities.
• Develop and run cell-based potency assays and impurity testing methods.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to technology transfer.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology techniques

Analytical method development

Education

Ph.D in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Immunology or relevant Master’s with 3+ years of industry experience

Bachelor’s with 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

Flow cytometry workflows

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Lexington, MA is seeking a Scientist, Analytical Cell Line Engineering & Bioassay Development to design, generate, and maintain analytical cell lines for potency assays and impurity testing.

You will work with Discovery, Biologics, Process Development, QC, and Regulatory teams to advance analytical methods. The role emphasizes mammalian cell culture, transfection/transduction, clone screening, and assay development; a Ph.D.