VBU Product Operations, Associate

Role Summary

VBU Product Operations, Associate role at Takeda Vaccines in Cambridge, MA. Perform routine assays, analyze data, and support automation/optimization of analytical methods within VBU Global Product Operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine assays involving cell culture, immunoassays, RNA/DNA isolation, and PCR independently in support of VBU Global Product Operations activities.
• Analyze, document, and review data in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks and LIMS promptly.
• Collaborate on the automation or optimization of analytical methods with guidance from a supervisor.
• Exercise technical judgement in the identification and troubleshooting of assay issues, notify senior team members, and propose solutions.
• Independently perform a wide range of specialized procedures including cell culture, plaque assays, immunoassays, RNA/DNA isolation and PCR on a routine basis with strict adherence to SOPs based on test schedule.
• Write, maintain and review accurate, complete and timely data and documentation in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks and LIMS.
• Ensure timely turnaround of results to requesting teams and maintain the integrity of data reported.
• May collaborate with analytical development teams to automate or develop methods, improve existing techniques and/or enhance efficiencies with minimal supervision.
• Equitable participation in daily lab housekeeping, restocking of lab reagents and supplies, cleaning of incubators and BSCs, and routine freezer defrosting.
• Support the preparation of SOPs, technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses for distribution and/or presentation to project teams and for inclusion in project reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MS Degree in Life Sciences and at least 2 years laboratory experience or BS Degree in Life Sciences or Medical Technology and at least 4 years laboratory experience.
• Possess working knowledge in cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Possess a combination of education and experience to work independently and solve problems with instrument operation.
• Experience in aseptic techniques and cell culture required.
• Experience with plaque assays, ELISA-based assays, molecular assays, assay automation highly desirable.
• Familiarity with working within fast paced, Quality Control laboratories highly desirable.
• Be well organized and detail oriented, effectively prioritize multiple tasks, self-motivated, consistently demonstrate reliability and responsibility, able to work under pressure and strict timelines.
• Interact cooperatively and effectively with others in a team environment and able to communicate effectively.
• Possess advanced word processing, data entry, data presentation and analysis computer skills.

Education

• As listed in Qualifications.

Additional Requirements

• Typical laboratory bending, stooping, lifting requirements apply (up to 25 pounds).
• No travel requirements expected.