Associate Principal Scientist - ADME

Scorpion Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Flexible work

Generous PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to lead in vitro toxicology studies, design and report TOX experiments for discovery and development programs, and mentor junior scientists in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include a PhD in a related field with at least 3 years of CRO/pharma/academic experience; expertise in high-content imaging and MEA-based assays; and strong communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific field with at least 3 years of related CRO/pharma/academic experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-vitro toxicology assays.
• Plan, perform, and report in vitro TOX studies for discovery and development stage compounds.
• Participate in experimental design; perform experiments; analyze and report data to guide next steps.
• Complete high-throughput studies in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.

Skills

High-Content Assays

Imaging assays

MEA assays

Drug discovery

TOX knowledge

Communication

Education

PhD in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The Role: Associate Principal Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine in-vitro toxicology assays.
• Plan, perform, and report in vitro TOX studies for discovery and development stage compounds.
• Participate in experimental design; perform experiments; critically analyze, interpret, and report data to design next steps.
• Complete high-impact and high-throughput studies in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects to meet timelines.
• Establish new TOX assays and contribute to continuous improvement of current TOX assays.
• Guide junior scientists.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation.
• Provide laboratory support (ordering, equipment calibration/validation) while adhering to the Quality System.
• Work with Project Managers to meet client requirements.
• Assist in running and maintaining robotic systems.
• Conduct quality review of peer data; assist in consolidating assay control and validation criteria.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a scientific relevant field with at least 3 years of related experience in contract research organizations, pharmaceutical industries, or academia.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted as a substitute.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Experienced in High Content Assay development; imaging-based and MEA-based assays.
• Experienced in drug discovery/development.
• Broad understanding of TOX; experience with cell-based or biochemical assays.
• Strong oral/written communication; Microsoft Word and Outlook proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
• Ability to manage time and work independently; team-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base pay range: $93,500–$115,000 (salaried exempt).
• Discretionary annual bonus; Medical, Dental, Vision; short-term and long-term disability; company-paid basic life insurance; 401k company match; flexible work; generous paid time off and paid holiday; wellness and transportation benefits.