Scientist Solutions - Senior Research Associate I, Enzyme Pharmacology

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Investigates, creates, designs and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement in collaboration with supervisor
Provides input for selection of assay types
Executes medium to high throughput enzyme activity or ligand-binding screening to identify 'hit' compounds
Conducts weekly SAR assays to support lead optimization efforts for ongoing drug discovery projects
With minimal guidance, develops, validates and implements in vitro enzyme activity or ligand binding assays to determine mechanism of action for small molecule activity modulators
Reproduces published enzyme pharmacology procedures.
Prepares written and oral reports of work
May act as responsible investigator in conducting own experiments
Maintains lab equipment and supplies as needed
Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses
Contributes to the design, execution and interpretation of experiments
May assist in training lower level staff members
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Maintains a safe and organized lab bench
Communicates with colleagues effectively
May present data to cross-functional project team; may present data/posters to external research or scientific community
Performs medium to high throughput enzyme techniques and experiments using sound scientific methods; conducts analysis of results and participates in the drawing of conclusions; consults with other research staff to refine or adapt methodology to fit research requirements
With minimal guidance, plans and executes experiments with appropriate controls after discussion of minimal outline
Manages a number of tasks and techniques through to completion with quality results
Identifies moderately complex obstacles to progress and recommends solutions (troubleshoots) using a limited set of resources; identifies and recommends innovative methodologies to research efforts
Performs as a role model supporting Takeda culture and follows policies; participates on cross-functional teams; may lead a specific initiative with a defined outcome