Scientist Protein Chemistry

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PhD level Protein Chemist to report into Takeda’s Structural Biology organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the field of Protein Chemistry and will use this expertise to produce and characterize proteins for biochemical assays, biophysical techniques and structure determination by x-ray crystallography or cryo-EM as to advance Takeda’s drug discovery programs. A successful candidate will perform in-house protein production and characterization and well as collaborate with external contract research organizations to generate proteins of interest as well as engage with internal protein production experts, structural biologists and cross-functional project teams.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and execute protein production campaigns for protein reagents and/or structural biology efforts in collaboration with structural biologists and protein chemists utilizing in-house protein production capabilities, equipment and database resources
• Analyze proprietary and public information to positively impact structure determination efforts, reagent or antigen protein production and characterization and/or antibody design, optimization and characterization
• Work collaboratively and communicate clearly with interdisciplinary teams, including structural biologists, protein chemists, in vitro pharmacologists, medicinal and computational chemists, project management to advance pipeline projects
• Clearly communicate protein production and characterization plans, priorities, results and timelines to varied audiences

Desired qualifications include:

• PhD degree in a scientific discipline (Structural Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry/Enzymology, Protein Chemistry); MS with 6+ years or BS with 8+ years industry experience also considered; industry experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated track record of successful hands-on high-quality protein production (construct design, cloning, expression, purification, optimization, characterization) of protein reagents, antigens and/or antibodies or other biologics therapeutics for drug discovery teams  
• Experience in protein production utilizing contract research organizations highly desirable
• Success in design, expression and purification of membrane proteins and/or multi-protein complexes as well as knowledge of and/or experience in structural biology methodologies, biochemical and/or biophysical assays highly desirable
• Passion for learning and advancing protein production capabilities and drug discovery pipelines, including proactive investigation of new techniques and capabilities, advanced software / hardware and innovative experimental approaches
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a collaborative and proactive mindset, motivated by a desire to create therapeutic molecules for the benefit of patients in need worldwide

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$108,500.00 - $170,500.00

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

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