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Research Scientist, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; IBD) Drug Discovery
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Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Scorpion Therapeutics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Immunology Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Objective /
Purpose:
Research Scientist to join Takeda’s Gastrointestinal and Inflammation (GI2) Drug Discovery Unit biology and cross-functional discovery teams to create novel drug candidates for gastrointestinal, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases.
Your role :- Provide technical leadership for research project implementation and coordination.
- Begin at project conception and help advance to candidate selection.
- Generate rigorous data to drive confident decisions.
- Contribute critical thinking and scientific insight to teamwork.
- Identify, plan, and execute well-defined scientific projects.
- Initiate investigations of new experimental approaches using scientific theory and technical literature.
- Perform analyses, interpret results, and determine appropriate actions using defined practices.
- Proactively contribute to solving complex problems using relevant information, technology, and resources.
- Prepare and present comprehensive project and technical reports to internal and external audiences.
Competencies:
- PhD (scientific discipline) or MS (6+ years) or BS (8+ years).
- Accomplishments in inflammation/immunology; IBD experience is a plus.
- Expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology; experience developing cell-based and biochemical assays.
- Hands‑on experience: flow cytometry; primary human immune cell and fibroblast culture; cytokine analysis (AlphaLISA, MSD, ELISA); qPCR; gene editing (CRISPR, siRNA).
- In vitro assays for potency and mechanism of action.
- Experience with in vivo efficacy/pharmacology/MoA studies in rodent models.
- Independently design and execute experiments; strong problem‑solving; excellent written/verbal communication; strong organizational skills.
Summary:
- U.S. base salary range: $–$.
- May be eligible for incentives and benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well‑being benefits; up to 80 hours sick time and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
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