Scientist - Virology

Company: Society for Conservation Biology
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

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Job Description
Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Takeda Vaccines, Inc. for the following job opportunity:

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• Job Location: Cambridge, MA
  
• Position: Scientist - Virology
  
• Position Description: Takeda Vaccines, Inc. is seeking a Scientist - Virology with the following duties: Collaborate with Project Managers and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) on aspects of GMP Dengue vaccine manufacturing, providing analytical testing support/troubleshooting of cell bank and working virus seed, ensuring safety and purity testing compliant with FDA and EMA regulations; lead development of an in-house specialized immunoassay for Host Cell Protein (HCP); develop a novel HCP method using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) with a Contract Research Organization (CRO), manage project timelines, review and approve CRO protocols, participate in internal audits, provide regulatory support, and assist in testing and exploration of Next Generation Sequencing for adventitious agents. Responsibilities also include authoring and reviewing SOPs, Analytical Risk Assessments, Product Specifications, Laboratory Investigations, Change Controls, Deviations, CAPA, Protocols, and Reports. Less than 5% domestic and international travel required; up to 20% remote work allowed.
  
  Requirements
  Master's degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, Plant and Animal Genetics, or related field, plus 10 years of related experience. Prior experience must include: improving vaccine methods or biologic assays using Design of Experiment, statistical methodologies, and JMP; staying current with vaccine literature, virology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and vaccine development; developing and validating vaccine or biologic assays with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance; streamlining documentation and project management; strong communication skills; and demonstrated reliability and responsibility.
  Additional Details
  Full time position with a salary range of $126,800 to $191,600 per year. Competitive benefits. Qualified applicants can apply at , referencing job # R0149712. EOE.
  Individuals may submit documentary evidence related to this application to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Washington, DC.
  Location and Employment Type
  
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  • Location: Boston, MA
    
  • Worker Type: Employee
    
  • Worker Sub-Type: Regular
    
  • Time Type: Full time
    
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