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Job Description

About the role:

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Research Scientist where you will work closely with project team leads to develop project strategies and to coordinate work within the Global Biologics organization. You will also upload and track data into data management systems and maintain detailed electronic notebook. As part of the Global Biologics-Biotherapeutic Engineering team, you will report to the Associate Scientific Director and work with the Biotherapeutic Engineering team.

How you will contribute:

• Set-up and lead NGS workflows, to support antibody discovery processes, using multiple display systems.
• Requires hands-on execution of sample preparation for NGS analysis.
• Operate the NGS sequencing platform and all the necessary analysis aspects, leading to discovery of lead candidates.
• Familiarity with 10X Genomics platforms is an advantage.
• Support hands-on antibody discovery discovery, using display systems, such as phage and yeast.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• PhD or MS (6+ years experience) in Molecular Biology, Protein Engineering, Biochemistry or similar.
• Excellent knowledge of NGS-based discovery and analysis for many modalities in addition to antibody/biologic discovery display-based systems, with phage as priority.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques and cell culture techniques (yeast, bacterial, mammalian).
• Experience in protein production and purification.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting automation and liquid handling.
• Experience with In-silico tools for protein structure modeling.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• 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 and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

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