Senior Research Associate

BioSpace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Boston is seeking a Senior Research Associate to provide crucial functional assay support for drug candidates. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Pharmaceuticals Sciences and experience in assay development. Responsibilities include developing biological assays and supporting lab automation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $93,000 to $155,800 per year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in related field required.
• Track record of optimizing bioassays for phase 1 candidate QC batch analysis.
• Hands-on experience with assay validation and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide cell-based functional assay support for lead antibodies.
• Develop biological functional assays for drug candidates.
• Support lab automation and analyze data for project teams.

Skills

Development of bioassays using the MSD platform

Experience with primary cells/tumor models

Hands-on experience with luciferase-based assays

Assay development and optimization

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmaceuticals Sciences or related field

Job description

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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: Provide a broad class of cell-based functional assay support to assess the functionality of Takeda’s lead antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and related modalities against their intended targets, in disease areas spanning oncology, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and rare diseases; develop biological functional assays to characterize antibodies for drug candidates; support lab automation; analyze data, interpret results, and present findings to project teams; maintain accurate records. Less than 10% remote work allowed.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Pharmaceuticals Sciences or related field plus 2 years of related experience. Prior experience must include: Develop bioassays using the MSD platform, with a proven track record of delivering optimized assay for phase 1 candidate Qc batch analysis; Work with primary cells/ tumor model for different cancer/disease markers; Hands-on experience with luciferase-based assay for reporter signals; Understanding of how to develop an assay, conduct optimization to validate the assay for screening and utilize this knowledge for developing any new assay for the incoming projects so that the assay is fit for use for Target of interest.

Full time. $93,000 to $155,800 per year. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply at https://jobs.takeda.com. Please reference job #R0160099. EOE

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LocationsBoston, MA

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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