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## **Job Description**

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will
inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Scientist I - Tumor
Microenvironment in our Cambridge 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.

**About the role:**

The Oncology Drug Discovery Unit (ODDU) is looking for a highly motivated
Research Scientist within the Tumor Microenvironment (TME) Disruptor group,
reporting into the TME Immunology Lab Head. The successful candidate will
contribute to the overall deliverables of the ODDU primarily through in vitro
experimental work, performing cell-based assays to advance our portfolio
towards preclinical and clinical milestones. In addition to strong wet lab
skills, this position requires scientific curiosity, enthusiasm for learning,
and a highly collaborative mindset.

**How you will contribute:**

* Leverage expertise and the scientific literature to independently plan and execute experiments designed to elucidate mechanisms of tumor immunology.
* Be able to comfortably lead troubleshooting efforts for complex assays.
* Work with human and murine cellstissues to perform assay development, model characterization, and screening.
* Interpret data from complex experiments and document results according to company policies in electronic lab notebook.
* Critically evaluate data and present results to key stakeholders, playing an active role in the subsequent scientific discussions leading to key decisions and program-enabling next steps.
* Initiate investigations of new experimental approaches for specific questions or problems using scientific theory, data from internalexternal partners, and technical literature.

**Minimum RequirementsQualifications:**

* PhD degree in a scientific discipline, or MS with 6+ years experience, or BS with 8+ years experience
* Industry experience is preferred, but not required
* Hands-on experience with tumor and immune cell culture, including purification, expansion, characterization, activationdifferentiation, and tumor killing.
* Proficiency with common molecular and immunology experimental techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISAMSD, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and PCR.
* Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments in electronic lab notebooks, and adhere to company policies regarding scientific integrity and data security.
* Familiarity with common software for analysis and presentation of experimental data and results, such as Microsoft Office Suite, GraphPad Prism, etc.
* Strong team player who thrives in a dynamic, biotech-like environment.
* Takedas high-engagement and ONE Research DEI culture is an important factor in our success; we seek team members who will contribute to and further strengthen that culture in all ways of working.
* Right attitude (agile, curious, positive, open-minded, can-do mindset), must be willing and able to be hands on, results-oriented mindset.

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

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age,
disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics,
marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or
other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws, and any other characteristic protected by law

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's
Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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**Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary**

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next
step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and
we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

**For Location:**

Boston, MA

**U.S. Base Salary Range:**

108,500.00 - 170,500.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including
the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of
relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained,
certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which
the applicant lives andor from which they will be performing the job. The
actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum
wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and or long-term
incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical,
dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and
long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement
program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits,
among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar
year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to
120 hours of paid vacation.

** _EEO Statement_**

_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age,
disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics,
marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or
other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._

## **Locations**

Boston, MA

## **Worker Type**

Employee

## **Worker Sub-Type**

Regular

## **Time Type**

Full time

**Job Exempt**

Yes