Research Associate Ii - Vaccine Process Development

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Research Associate II, Vaccine Process Development

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Research Associate II, Vaccine Process Development Operations in our Cambridge, MA office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

Objectives

• Support in the routine operations of the Process Development Laboratories.
• Recognize problems with experiments, suggest causes, and propose solutions. Support in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses of experimental procedures, data, and conclusions.
• Support activities and information exchange between functional groups within Takeda including Vaccine Research and Analytics (VRA), Drug Product Development (DPD), and Analytical Services (AS).
• Execute laboratory studies in support of process development, process scale-up, and process scale-down for the production of Takeda's vaccine candidates.

Accountabilities

• Assist and support in the design, schedule and execute a wide variety of technical experimental studies for Upstream and/or Downstream Process Development for Vaccines.
• Support the team leader and fellow Scientists in process development strategies, planning, and execution of laboratory experiments.
• Write and maintain accurate, complete, and timely data in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Coordinate efforts between internal and external teams such as Vaccine Research and Analytics (VRA), Drug Product Development (DPD) , Analytical Services (AS), and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Passaging of mammalian cells and assisting in cell culture scale-up.
• Exhibit and promote Takeda Core Competencies.
• Preparation of cell culture media, solutions, and buffers in support of lab-scale vaccine production.
• Support in the authoring of laboratory operations and equipment SOPs.
• Assist in the sample vial preparation, sampling, samples submission and/or analysis of production samples
• Operating bioprocessing equipment such as bioreactors, ultrafiltration skids, chromatography systems, lab analytical instrumentation/computer platforms with minimal supervision.
• Support in the development of methods to improve existing techniques and/or efficiencies.
• Maintenance of general housekeeping for laboratory space and maintenance of equipment. Perform ordering, restocking of laboratory supplies and reagents, to ensure availability of items for studies.
• Comply with Takeda safety practices and standard operating procedures.
• Other operational or functional duties as assigned.
• Analyze and summarize experimental outcomes, record experimental procedures and raw and analyzed data.

Education, Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• Experience with upstream and/or downstream process development of virus vaccines/biologics. Knowledge and skills in cell culture techniques including manual cultivation of adherent/suspension cells in small-scale flasks and operation of stirred tank and/or packed bed bioreactors; and/or purification techniques including cell harvest technologies, preparative chromatography, and normal and tangential flow filtration techniques.
• Well organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks, eager to learn, interact cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment, and consistently demonstrate reliability and responsibility. Good time and project management skills, ability to support several projects simultaneously.
• MS in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 0-2 years relevant experience, or a BS in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 2-4 years relevant experience.
• Maintain familiarity with current applicable scientific literature and contribute to the process of a project within her/his scientific discipline, as well as investigate, create, and develop new methods and techniques for project advancement.
• Experience with analytical methods used in process development is strongly desired.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of Biologics cGMPs including ICH guidance documents would be a distinct advantage
• Personal motivation to expand applicable scientific knowledge through reading and by attending seminars and research meetings.
• Able to understand theoretical basis and objectives of experiments and how they fit into overall project goals.

Physical Demands

• Lift and move supplies and equipment (up to 25 pounds).
• Typical laboratory bending, stooping, lifting requirements apply.

Location and Salary Information:

Base Salary Range: $64,400 to $92,000, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.”

What Takeda Can Offer You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Company match of charitable contributions
• Community Outreach Programs
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time