Lab Ops Specialist I

Scorpion Therapeutics; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Maryland is seeking an Analytical Chemist in Quality Control to support biopharmaceutical manufacturing of cancer cell therapies, including CAR T-cell products. You will perform testing and ensure GMP-compliant data and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of GMP/SOPs, and proficiency with MS Office. Overnight shifts may apply, with bonuses and benefits potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or AA/High School with relevant biotech/QC experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and analytical techniques.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products using assays such as Cell-based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and qPCR.
• Maintain lab instruments.
• Review and monitor data for compliance.
• Author SOPs and investigations.
• Support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or AA/High School with relevant biotech/QC experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role

Analytical Chemist in Quality Control supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing of cancer cell therapies, including CAR T-cell products.

Responsibilities

• perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products using assays such as Cell-based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and qPCR;
• maintain lab instruments;
• review and monitor data for compliance;
• author SOPs and investigations;
• support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or AA/High School with relevant biotech/QC experience;
• knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and analytical techniques;
• proficient in MS Office;
• strong communication skills.

Preferred

• biotech/pharma industry experience
• understanding of quality systems (21 CFR Part 11/210/211)
• experience with biopharmaceutical assays.

High-value

• cell-based bioassays
• flow cytometry
• ELISA
• qPCR
• GMP compliance
• biopharma QC
• supporting cancer immunotherapy product release.

Work setup

overnight shifts; schedule may vary.

Salary range

$69,445-$89,870, with eligibility for bonuses and benefits.