What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Automation Engineer, Global Biologics position at Takeda Pharmaceutical?
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Job Description
Objective / Purpose :
The Global Biologics Automation Team is building the worlds leading lab automation infrastructure to support the worlds 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.
Accountabilities :
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 GBs 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) :
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to
equitable
pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location : Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range :
96,600.00 - $151,800.00
The 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.
U.S. based
mployee
may be eligible for
hort
erm and /
ong-
incentive
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.
EEO Statement
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Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary : $96,600 - $151,800
