Intern PhD Graduate

Requisition ID :   33945

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE : Postdoctoral Researcher

JOB SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, this role supports scientific research in the cell therapy laboratory and applies expertise in T cell immunology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans and performs planned work to accomplish project goals and provide experience and familiarization with scientific processes, independent thinking, and company practices and policies
• Performs work that is investigative in nature and analyzes data and report results for various research or projects
• Communicates frequently with co-workers, collaborators, or vendors to discuss information or issues
• Develops solutions to problems of intermediate to advanced complexity; interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate
• Displays a creative, positive, proactive approach to problem solving
• Performs research related to cell therapy including cell selection, activation, gene modification, expansion, and downstream characterization.
• Analyzes data using statistical analysis, generates figures on appropriate computer software, assembles data into reports, posters, manuscripts and other forms of communication
• Works with cross-functional teams to understand the need for specific data and communicates results back to these teams

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Recent completion of PhD degree in life sciences

Experience

No prior industry experience required but graduate work must include T cell immunology and flow cytometry

Skills

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Labor Environment requirements include : use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching / reaching, hand / finger dexterity, and occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Physical Requirements

Requires travel based on business needs.

Target Pay Range : $32.00 to $40.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base : 0.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.