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Job Description
Objective / Purpose:
The Global Biologics Automation Team is building the world’s leading lab automation infrastructure to support the world’s leading Biologics discovery organization. This includes the build-out of new automation systems as well as supporting scientists using our existing systems. The person filling this role will design and implement automation solutions ranging from simple devices to fully integrated workcells. They will follow best practices, demonstrate creative thinking, as they contribute to complex projects. They will join lab automation (hardware) with informatics (software and data) through their individual contributions and their cross-team collaboration.
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The person filling this role will:
- Collaborate with Global Biologics (GB) scientists to design, develop, optimize, and implement new automation solutions for GB teams, focusing on the selection, production, screening, and characterization of therapeutics across various modalities.
- Develop custom software solutions integrating automation platforms with GB’s informatics stack.
- Contribute to complex automation projects, including fully integrated workcells. This includes requirements gathering, system design, adjusting to stakeholder feedback, vendor management, procurement coordination, and software/data integration. Be able to work independently on tasks of appropriate complexity. Complete projects on agreed timelines.
- Introduce innovation to the Automation Team. This might include advances in CAD, 3D printing, electronics, software, system monitoring, AI/ML, and other emerging automation technologies. Effectively share knowledge across the team.
- Learn GB workflows and processes to the level that enables themselves to be effective and forward-thinking about automation solutions.
- Provide support automation users’ in real-time to enable them to advance GB projects.
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- BS with 5+ years of relevant experience experience, MS with 3+ years of relevant experience. Degree should be in life sciences or engineering.
- Demonstrated advanced fluency with at least one of the following scheduling applications: Cellario, Overlord, Green Button Go, or Momentum
- Demonstrated advanced fluency with at least one of the following liquid handlers: Dynamic Devices Lynx, Tecan, Hamilton, or Agilent Bravo
- Programming fluency in Python or C#.
- Able to work independently on medium to simple complexity projects. Able to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Able to communicate clearly, especially with less technical colleagues.
- Commitment to Takeda’s mission to improve human health by bringing life-saving and life-changing therapies to patients in need.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$96,600.00 - $151,800.00The 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 and/or 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.Â
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. 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.Â
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