GID Technician

Scorpion Therapeutics; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a role focused on supporting industrial development and process transfer of viral, bacterial, parasitic, and recombinant vaccine production at a production site. You will optimize processes, transfer technology, and scale manufacturing while ensuring quality and regulatory adherence.

The candidate will work with R&D, QA, QC, and manufacturing teams to develop robust, scalable processes and execute campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in aseptic processing, fermentation, cell culture, or assays in research or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable biological production processes and prepare manufacturing batches.
• Perform risk assessments and optimize existing processes.
• Write protocols and reports; support quality and regulatory compliance; collaborate with R&D, QA, QC, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

GMP

Microbiology

Virology

Tissue culture

Data analysis

Technical writing

Upstream/downstream processing

Risk assessments

Process validation

Education

BA/BS in Microbiology

BA/BS in Biology

BA/BS in Chemistry

Job description

Role

Support industrial development and process transfer of viral, bacterial, parasitic, and recombinant vaccines within a manufacturing site, focusing on process optimization, batch manufacturing, and technology transfer.

Responsibilities

Develop scalable biological production processes, prepare and execute manufacturing batches, perform risk assessments, optimize existing processes, write protocols and reports, and support quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with R&D, QA, QC, and manufacturing teams, and participate in audits and change control activities.

Requirements

BA/BS in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related; minimum 2 years’ experience in aseptic processing, fermentation, cell culture, or assays in research or manufacturing.

Skills

Knowledge of GMP, microbiology, virology, tissue culture, data analysis, and technical writing; experience with upstream/downstream processing, risk assessments, and process validation.

Preferred

Virology expertise, experience with vaccine development, and familiarity with USDA and 9 CFR regulations.

High-Value

Focus on vaccine development for viral, bacterial, parasitic, or recombinant products; process transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Location

Verona, WI; travel up to 5%.

Work setup

In a cleanroom manufacturing laboratory environment.