Senior Analytical Research Associate

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% remote work

Job summary

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Research Associate to execute routine analytical experiments supporting development. You will prepare samples, set up equipment, and acquire data per SOPs while maintaining GDP-compliant notebooks.

The role requires planning basic experiments, interpreting results with supervisor guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to test automation tools. Up to 20% remote work is available in a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field; 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Plan routine analytical experiments following technical protocols to quantify and analyze small molecules and large molecule compounds.
• Independently operate instruments (HPLC/UPLC) for analysis of samples.
• Prepare accurate pipetting and solution preparation (dilutions, concentrations).
• Interpret results (purity, assay performance, trends) and communicate findings and out-of-spec observations.
• Perform chemical handling, labeling, segregation, spill response and proper disposal per lab safety procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test automation tools/workflows in the lab and provide user feedback.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine experiments to support analytical development, including sample prep, equipment setup, and data collection per SOPs.
• Assist in planning basic experiments (e.g., Stress stability studies) with supervisor guidance, documenting objectives and methods.
• Interpret results with limited input and summarize findings and deviations.
• Operate and maintain proficiency on instrument/operation (HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, UV-Vis, pH, centrifugation), including calibration checks.
• Maintain high-quality lab notebook documentation consistent with GDP expectations.
• Ensure date integrity and traceability; identify, troubleshoot, and communicate routine technical issues; escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with departmental peers to coordinate workloads, share best practices, and deliver assignments on schedule.

Skills

Experimental planning

Instrument operation (HPLC/UPLC)

Pipetting & solution prep

Data interpretation

Lab safety & GDP compliance

Automation tools testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

1 year of relevant work experience

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC-FID

UV-Vis

pH measurement

Centrifugation

Job description

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Research Associate to execute routine analytical experiments supporting development. You will prepare samples, set up equipment, and acquire data per SOPs while maintaining GDP-compliant notebooks.

The role requires planning basic experiments, interpreting results with supervisor guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to test automation tools. Up to 20% remote work is available in a full-time position.