Senior Research Associate

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Research Associate to execute routine experiments that support analytical development, including sample prep, instrument setup and data collection per SOPs.

The role involves planning basic experiments with supervision, interpreting results from HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID and UV-Vis, and maintaining accurate GDP-wide lab notebooks. Up to 20% remote work is allowed, with strong collaboration across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field; 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience planning routine analytical experiments following technical protocols.
• Operate instruments (HPLC/UPLC) for analysis of samples.
• Prepare accurate pipetting and solution preparation; maintain notebooks per GDP.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine experiments to support analytical development and data collection.
• Assist in planning basic experiments with supervisor guidance and document methods.
• Interpret results (purity, assay performance, trends) with limited input.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain high-quality lab notebook documentation and date integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate workloads and share best practices.

Skills

Lab instrumentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC-FID

UV-Vis

pH meter

Centrifugation

Job description

Job Description

Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. for the following job opportunity:

JOB LOCATION: Cambridge, MA

POSITION: Senior Research Associate

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Associate with the following duties: execute routine experiments to support analytical development including sample preparation, equipment setup, and acquire data per SOPs; assist in planning basic experiments (e.g., Stress stability studies) with supervisor guidance, documenting objectives, methods and system suitability criteria; interpret results (e.g. purity, assay performance, trends) with limited input; summarize findings and identify deviations; operate and maintain proficiency on instrument/operation (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, UV-Vis, pH, centrifugation), including calibration checks and basic maintenance; maintain high-quality lab notebook documentation consistent with GDP expectations; ensure date integrity and traceability; identify, troubleshoot, and communicate routine technical issues (instrument errors, sample anomalies, out-of-spec observations) and elevate when needed; collaborate with departmental peers to coordinate workloads, share best practices, and deliver assignments on schedule; complete all required EHS compliance, and role-specific training in timely manner. Up to 20% remote work allowed.

Estimated salary range reflects expected pay for this role. Actual base salary depends on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, & work location, & will comply with all applicable minimum‑wage laws. U.S. employees may be eligible for medical, dental, & vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, company holidays, incentive compensation programs, & other benefits offered under company policies.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field, plus 1 year of relevant work experience. Prior experience must include: plan routine analytical experiments following technical protocols to quantify, 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 (e.g., purity, assay performance, trends) and communicate findings and out-of-spec observations; perform chemical handing, labeling, segregation, spill response and proper disposal activities following lab safety procedures; collaborate with cross-functional teams to test automation tools/workflows in the lab and provide user feedback.

Full time. $77,002 to $91,740 per year.

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