Biophysics Scientist: Biologics Discovery & SPR Expert

Scorpion Therapeutics; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Biophysics Scientist focused on discovery of biological therapeutics using advanced SPR technologies. The role involves executing high-throughput binding assays, assessing cross-species selectivity, and investigating mechanisms of action in a laboratory-based R&D setting.

You will analyze data, communicate results clearly, and collaborate with computational scientists to develop ML/AI models for molecular optimization, supporting biologics discovery efforts.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD or equivalent, with experience in protein chemistry, biophysics, and binding analysis
• strong communication and problem-solving skills
• hands-on with lab automation and membrane protein work preferred

Responsibilities

• execute high-throughput affinity binding assays on biologics from generative biology
• assess cross-species selectivity
• investigate mechanisms of action
• analyze and communicate scientific data
• collaborate with computational scientists to develop ML/AI models for molecular optimization

Skills

Biophysics expertise

Protein chemistry

Data communication

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD or equivalent

Tools

Lab automation

SPR instrumentation

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Biophysics Scientist focused on discovery of biological therapeutics using advanced SPR technologies. The role involves executing high-throughput binding assays, assessing cross-species selectivity, and investigating mechanisms of action in a laboratory-based R&D setting.

You will analyze data, communicate results clearly, and collaborate with computational scientists to develop ML/AI models for molecular optimization, supporting biologics discovery efforts.