Research Associate, Technical Services, Comparative Medicine
Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionResearch Associate, Technical Services -
Comparative MedicineAre you looking for a patient-focused company
that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered
to take charge of your future at Takeda. - Join us as a Research
Associate 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.Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to
our inspiring, bold mission. As a Research Associate working on the
Technical Services team within Comparative Medicine, you will be
empowered to conduct in vivo studies and master technical skills,
and a typical day will include:POSITION OBJECTIVES:
- Provides in vivo technical support for studies supporting
multiple therapeutic areas of the Company including Oncology,
Neuroscience, GI and Vaccines. Includes work in BSL2 lab.
- Acts as lead technician on study and prepares study
documentation.
- Manages sample transfer, formulation requests, and study
updates with multiple groups.
- Responsible for integrity of data.
- Introduction to in vivo manipulations and techniques.POSITION
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist technical team in completing in vivo studies, gaining
exposure to study design, technical procedures, and basic
laboratory equipment
- Hands-on introduction to laboratory animal technical skills
program
- Work in a team environment and collaborate with multiple
functions
- Record clear and concise study data with integrity
- Maintain study correspondence for assigned studies
- Track reporting deliverables and graph real-time dataEDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: - -
- Completion of college level animal science/biology
coursework
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other
common electronic systems
- Candidate should be a self-starter, and able to work in a team
environment to achieve objectives in a timely
mannerLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- AALAS Certification (not required, but preferred).PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to work off-hours, holidays and
weekends.VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Effective November 1, 2021, absent an approved religious or
medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees
who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by
Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to
engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda.
As of the same date, absent an approved religious or medical
reason, US field-based employees, employees must be fully
vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles. - US
employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those
who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to
different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their
recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines
for the Business Unit/Function for which they have applied.WHAT
TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
- 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution
Plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company match of charitable contributions
- 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 ProgramsEmpowering Our People to ShineLearn
more at .No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.#LI-PW1EEO
StatementTakeda 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.LocationsCambridge, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Keywords: Takeda Pharmaceutical, Cambridge , Research Associate, Technical Services, Comparative Medicine, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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