Pharmacology Principal Research Associate

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston seeks a Pharmacology Principal Research Associate to conduct high-quality ex vivo and in vivo experiments evaluating compound effects on disease models. The role focuses on immune and muscular dystrophy-related research and requires leading flow cytometry workflows and animal handling.

You will design independent experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot protocols, and contribute to publications and patents while collaborating across research functions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience or Master's with 2+ years in relevant biology fields.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, cell sorting, and ELISA.
• Experience with in vivo pharmacology techniques and data interpretation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; effective scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute independent experiments.
• Lead flow cytometry and cell sorting workflows with ex vivo samples.
• Perform animal handling and dosing via multiple routes.
• Dissect tissues and collect samples for analyses.
• Conduct basic bioanalytical assays such as ELISA and analyze data.
• Prepare publications and assist in patent development and presenting findings.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell sorting

In vivo pharmacology

ELISA

Data analysis

Experimental design

Scientific communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Master's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Role:

Pharmacology Principal Research Associate responsible for conducting high-quality ex vivo and in vivo experiments to evaluate compound effects on disease models, primarily focusing on immune and muscular dystrophy-related research.

Responsibilities:

• design and execute independent experiments
• lead flow cytometry and cell sorting workflows with ex vivo samples from rodent and large animal studies
• perform animal handling
• dosing via multiple routes
• tissue dissection
• sample collection
• basic bioanalytical assays such as ELISA
• analyze data
• troubleshoot protocols
• contribute to publications and patents
• present findings

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with 5+ years (or Master's with 2+ years) experience; expertise in flow cytometry, cell sorting, in vivo pharmacology techniques, and ELISA; strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; proficiency in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication.

HighValue:

• ex vivo/in vivo disease models, immunology, muscular dystrophy, pharmacology, flow cytometry, biofluid analysis, on-site role, with collaboration across research functions.