Sr. Research Associate Ii, In Vitro Biology - Neuroscience

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Sr. Research Associate II, In Vitro Biology - Neuroscience in our San Diego, CA 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/PURPOSE

• This candidate will be able to work together with his or her supervisor to seamlessly provide consistent support to the in vitro biology team by supporting tasks related to iPSC-related work and assay development.
• The ideal candidate will contribute to experimental design and complex problem resolution within project scope. Will be responsible maintaining cell culture, developing in vitro assays and implementing new technologies that will improve efficiency and quality.
• We are looking for a collaborative and highly motivated Sr. Research Associate II to join our In Vitro Biology Team which conducts Research in NeuroInflammation/Neurodegeneration, based in San Diego. The primary role will be to contribute to research efforts across multiple innovative programs. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic, be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability to improve and develop new protocols/new assays and address key questions
• Independently conducts multiple complex experiments and/or tasks within a project scope, exercising judgement to evaluate a variety of technical factors, and obtain optimum solutions. This includes: application of basic molecular biology techniques, maintenance of mammalian cell line cultures, iPSC-cultures, perform cell line transfections, Western Blots, Fluorescent Microscopy imaging and perform/develop functional assays such as: ELISAs, chemotaxis and phagocytosis assays. Analyze and interpret data.

• Independently keeps abreast of current literature to increase knowledge base and implement improvements

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise (Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity of technical knowledge)

• Good knowledge of in vitro cell biology
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, GraphPad Prism, PowerPoint
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of currently assigned research methods.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of neuroscience and in particular neuroinflammatory pathways
• In-depth expertise in: Molecular cloning, qPCR, DNA/RNA prep, Western Blot, Flow cytometry, Fluorescent Microscopy and HCI
• Understands specific scientific mechanisms and why a procedure works
• In-depth knowledge and expertise on tissue culture; recombinant cell lines, iPSC cell lines

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• MS in a scientific discipline, or equivalent with 2+ years experience
• BS in a scientific discipline (or equivalent) with 4+ years experience

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Work Paths
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

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.

Location and Salary Information:

• 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.
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Base Salary Range: $81,900-$117,000 based on candidate professional experience level.