創薬研究ラボオートメーションスペシャリスト / Laboratory Automation Specialist for Drug Discovery Research

2023年に稼働を開始した研究所・中外ライフサイエンスパーク横浜（中外LSP横浜）では、日々膨大な数のサンプルやデータを扱いながら、多様な実験やデータ解析を行っていますが、創薬プロセスの効率化による中外LSP横浜全体の研究アウトプットのさらなる増強を目指しています。創薬研究の加速に向けて、研究の流れや全体像を理解したうえで、各研究員と連携を取りながら研究業務効率化のニーズを把握し、機器間連携・データフローの最適化・実験自動実施システム等を実現するラボオートメーションの強化・推進が強く求められています。

About the Position :

At Chugai Pharmaceutical, we continuously strive to create innovative medicines and provide solutions for unmet medical needs by combining our unique modality technologies with drug discovery concepts based on disease mechanisms. To deliver new drugs to patients quickly with limited resources, it is essential to efficiently advance the numerous drug discovery projects running within the company. At the Chugai Life Science Park Yokohama (Chugai LSP Yokohama), which began operations in 2023, we handle a vast number of samples and data daily, conducting various experiments and data analyses. However, we aim to further enhance the overall research output of Chugai LSP Yokohama by improving the efficiency of the drug discovery process. To accelerate drug discovery research, it is crucial to understand the flow and overall picture of the research, identify the needs for research work efficiency while collaborating with each researcher, and strongly promote and strengthen lab automation to achieve optimal inter-device connectivity, data flow optimization, and automated experimental systems.

You will :

Identification of bottlenecks and areas for improvement in wet lab operations through collaboration with individual researchers, as well as defining requirements for experimental automation.

Grand design of research systems, including the integration of multiple devices, considering the flow of samples and data.

Investigation, introduction, and development of automation technologies, as well as the design and requirement definition of new work processes.

To build automation systems for a variety of molecular biology, biochemistry, and chemistry-related experiments, such as protein and antibody preparation, pharmacological efficacy testing using compounds, and compound synthesis, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of various equipment and systems, as well as the protocols for different experiments. Additionally, flexible thinking and creativity are required for this position.

Position Features :

At our Research Division, we have a culture that encourages bottom-up proposals from each researcher. If it is something that connects to "for the patients," we have an environment where you can take proactive action, such as raising your voice, engaging in discussions and considerations, and further challenging to turn it into a project, fostering a spirit of innovation. We have an environment that maximizes each person's capabilities while promoting individual growth. 応募資格／Qualifications 求める経験：

API連携などの開発経験

R, SQL, Perl Python, etc.）

TOEIC 730点以上）

Desired experience :

Experience in the design, construction, and development of process automation systems (preferably in the life sciences field, but other industries are also acceptable)

Screening experiment work using automated equipments in the field of life science

Database construction and API linkage

Those who have any of the work experience described above

Desired skills / knowledge / abilities :

Ph.D. or corresponding expertise with a master's degree in a field of Medicine, Pharmacology, Engineering or Biology.

Computer programming （R, SQL, Perl Python, etc.）

Desired competencies :

Being self-active for problem solving

Individuals who have their own ideas and can express them through words and actions

Being positive about updating skills and knowledge

Being interested in drug discovery

Desired Qualifications :

Proficient English skills required (TOEIC score : 730 or above) 待遇／Salary & Benefits 当社規定により優遇いたします

To be decided in accordance with our criteria

After you join our company, you will be asked to choose either the discretionary work system or the flextime system.

The notification of working conditions will be made in an electronic file.

If you apply, please understand this point.

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