Automation & Screening Director – Drug Discovery (On-site)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Newark, CA is seeking to lead the Screening and Automation team within our Biology and Translational Science unit to automate drug discovery assays. You will build and mentor a scientific team, create strategies for laboratory automation, implement new automation technologies, and oversee screening campaigns to deliver high-quality data.

This on-site role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring SOP compliance, and collaborating across disciplines to advance new drug

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech with 5+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory automation (liquid handlers, robotic systems, high-throughput screening).
• Strong assay development skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis software.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor a scientific team.
• Create strategies for laboratory automation.
• Implement new automation technologies.
• Oversee screening campaigns.
• Ensure data quality.
• Adapt assays for automation platforms.
• Maintain equipment and SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in biology/biochemistry/engineering or related

Tools

Liquid handlers

Robotic systems

High-throughput screening

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Newark, CA is seeking to lead the Screening and Automation team within our Biology and Translational Science unit to automate drug discovery assays. You will build and mentor a scientific team, create strategies for laboratory automation, implement new automation technologies, and oversee screening campaigns to deliver high-quality data.

This on-site role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring SOP compliance, and collaborating across disciplines to advance new drug