Associate Specialist, Engineering (BTS - Biotechnology and Solutions)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Specialist in Engineering to support vaccine and biologics process development and manufacturing. You will assist bioreactor runs, perform lab experiments and maintain organization while collaborating with manufacturing, R&D and quality teams.

The role emphasizes independent work within multidisciplinary teams and involves process troubleshooting and optimization to ensure robust production.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma with 5+ years in vaccine/biologics manufacturing or a Bachelor's in related field.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support bioreactor runs and laboratory workflows.
• Execute lab experiments and assays as required.
• Maintain lab organization and compliance with GMP standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D and quality teams.
• Participate in process troubleshooting and optimization.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology

Job description

Role: Associate Specialist, Engineering supporting vaccine and biological process development and manufacturing within biotech operations.

Responsibilities: support bioreactor runs, execute lab experiments and assays, maintain lab organization, collaborate across manufacturing, R&D, and quality teams, and participate in process troubleshooting and optimization.

Requirements: High School diploma with 5+ years in vaccine/biologics manufacturing or Bachelor's in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related fields; strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred: experience in bioprocess scale-up, vaccine manufacturing, USDA regulations, GMP compliance, statistics, and molecular biology.

High-Value: focus on biologicals/vaccines, process development, manufacturing support, and cross-functional collaboration.

Work setup: on-site with occasional after-hours or weekend work; 10% travel.