Associate Scientist II, Biology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Scientist II in target discovery for RNAi therapeutics, focusing on validating novel targets across disease areas. The role is onsite in Cambridge, MA, with responsibilities spanning design and execution of in vitro and in vivo studies and comprehensive data interpretation to support target nomination.

You will perform molecular biology assays for transcript and protein analysis, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and effectively communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a scientific discipline with 1–3 years of lab experience.
• Master’s degree with 1 year experience.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques required.
• Industry experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro cell-based studies and in vivo rodent studies.
• Perform molecular biology assays for transcript and protein analysis.
• Interpret data to support target nomination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Wet-lab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Master’s degree with 1 year experience

Job description

Role

Associate Scientist II in target discovery for RNAi therapeutics, focusing on validating novel targets across disease areas.

Responsibilities

design and execute in vitro cell-based and in vivo rodent studies, perform molecular biology assays for transcript and protein analysis, and interpret data to support target nomination. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelors in a scientific discipline with 1-3 years of lab experience or Master’s degree with 1 year; experience with molecular biology techniques required; industry experience preferred but not mandatory.

High-Value

molecular biology, in vitro and in vivo rodent models, target validation, RNAi drug discovery, lab-based role, onsite in Cambridge, MA.