Lead Scientist, Spatial Biomarker & Assay Platforms

Scorpion Therapeutics; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work in Billerica

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Principal Scientist to lead the development of next-generation assay reagents and detection technologies for advanced biomarker analysis platforms, focusing on spatial dyes, bead systems, and bioconjugation chemistry.

You will define technology roadmaps, oversee complex investigations, drive IP generation, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated diagnostic environment in Billerica, MA, with 10–20% travel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 20+ years in industry with assay or reagent development.
• Expertise in biomarker detection technologies and multiplexed assays.
• Experience with regulated diagnostic environments (IVD, CLIA, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Define technology roadmaps and lead innovation in spatial dyes and bead systems.
• Oversee complex investigations and support IP generation.

Skills

Assay development

Biomarker detection

Multiplexed assays

Spatial biomarker tech

Conjugation chemistry

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Principal Scientist to lead the development of next-generation assay reagents and detection technologies for advanced biomarker analysis platforms, focusing on spatial dyes, bead systems, and bioconjugation chemistry.

You will define technology roadmaps, oversee complex investigations, drive IP generation, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated diagnostic environment in Billerica, MA, with 10–20% travel.