Lead In Vitro MEA Toxicology Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

Short-term & long-term disability

Basic life insurance

401k match

Flexible work

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness & transportation benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to lead in vitro toxicology work, with a focus on Microelectrode Array (MEA) assays, for discovery and development programs. The role requires planning, execution, data interpretation, and reporting to guide next steps in a fast-paced setting.

You will mentor junior scientists and collaborate with project teams to meet client expectations. The candidate will contribute to assay development, data quality reviews, and continuous

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific field with 3+ years post-PhD experience preferred.
• Strong background in cell biology and electrophysiology.
• Experience with MEA assays in drug discovery or development.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-vitro toxicology assays focusing on MEA.
• Plan and report in vitro toxicology studies for discovery compounds.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results.
• Conduct high-throughput studies and manage multiple projects.
• Establish new TOX assays and improve current assays.
• Mentor junior scientists and provide lab support and calibration.

Skills

Cell biology & electrophysiology

MEA assays

Scientific communication

Data interpretation

Mentoring junior scientists

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

PhD in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to lead in vitro toxicology work, with a focus on Microelectrode Array (MEA) assays, for discovery and development programs. The role requires planning, execution, data interpretation, and reporting to guide next steps in a fast-paced setting.

You will mentor junior scientists and collaborate with project teams to meet client expectations. The candidate will contribute to assay development, data quality reviews, and continuous