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Associate Scientist - Inflammation Research

Takeda
September 05, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Boston, MA
$162,690 - $162,690 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Scientist supporting GIDDU programs through in vitro immunology and assay development. Responsibilities: design, optimize, and execute primary human immune cell assays, including flow cytometry for mechanism of action, target engagement, and immune phenotyping; generate high-quality data supporting development stages; troubleshoot and analyze assays; collaborate across research teams; prepare technical reports and data summaries. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field with 8+ years or Master’s with 4+ years of relevant experience; hands-on expertise in primary human immune cell assays, multi-parameter flow cytometry, and data documentation; strong scientific writing skills. Preferred: experience with antibody therapeutics, CD38 biology, or immune-mediated diseases, and assay qualification. HighValue: immunology, in vitro pharmacology, flow cytometry, primary immune cells, development-stage studies, antibody-based therapeutics. Location: Boston / Cambridge, MA; full-time, on-site with potential collaboration across teams.