Research Associate II

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Company: BioSpace

Location: Boston, MA 02115

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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 Vaccines, Inc. for the following job opportunity:

JOB LOCATION: Cambridge, MA

POSITION: Research Associate II

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Takeda Vaccines, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate II with the following duties: develop, perform, and troubleshoot immunological, virological, and molecular biology techniques to support viral vaccine programs in a BSL-2 environment; perform cell culture (primary and transformed) for vaccine candidate development and experimental needs; design and execute immunoassays to measure vaccine efficacy and target engagement, ensuring reproducibility and accuracy of results; utilize bioanalytics techniques, including protein quantitation and characterization, to assess therapeutic protein functionality and pharmacokinetics; write and execute automation scripts, use liquid handling systems, and manage samples via basic LIMS and electronic lab notebooks; interpret data and compile reports for team and company presentations, applying scientific literature to improve experimental design; collaborate with team members on projects and provide recommendations for project and method improvements; ensure compliance with safety protocols and standard operating procedures in all laboratory work. Less than 5% domestic travel required for training and congress.

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Biotechnology or related field, plus 2 years of related experience. Prior experience must include: immunological, virological, and molecular biology techniques - use various lab techniques to support viral vaccine programs, including immunoassays, cell culture, and molecular biology methods (such as PCR, ELISA, etc.); bioanalytics and protein characterization - utilize protein quantitation and characterization skills, as well as assessing therapeutic protein functionality and pharmacokinetics in biological samples; automation and liquid handling - work with automation scripts, liquid handling systems, and basic laboratory management tools like LIMS for sample inventory and management; data analysis and scientific reporting - interpret experimental data, assemble reports, and present findings clearly, while applying scientific principles and ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Full time. $87,000.00 - $133,000.00 per year. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply at https://jobs.takeda.com . Please reference job # R0149714 . EOE

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.

LocationsBoston, MA

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

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