Post-Doc Scientist: Sterility & Microbiology in Parenteral

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Post-Doc Scientist for the Parenteral Product Network with focus on TSMS Sterility Assurance and microbiology support. Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic processes, driving improvements, and designing experiments to advance sterility assurance capabilities.

Ph.D. in microbiology or related field required; publication record preferred. Fixed duration: 2 years, extendable to 3, up to 4 years, with minimal travel and full-time engagement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience and proficiency in microbiology, molecular biology and/or aseptic operations.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals; presentations/posters at scientific conferences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability of manufacturing systems.
• Search for and implement continuous improvements.
• Drive technical projects.
• Maintain processes in compliance with US and global regulations.
• Design and develop improved Sterility Assurance and applied pharmaceutical microbiology processes and controls.
• Provide technical/scientific support for aseptic manufacturing and laboratory methods.
• Design and execute experiments to advance sterility assurance and applied pharmaceutical microbiology capabilities.
• Work with site and cross-functional SMEs to align control strategies and continuously improve them.
• Serve as SME leader for a sterility assurance topic area across the network.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Aseptic operations

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Post-Doc Scientist for the Parenteral Product Network with focus on TSMS Sterility Assurance and microbiology support. Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic processes, driving improvements, and designing experiments to advance sterility assurance capabilities.

Ph.D. in microbiology or related field required; publication record preferred. Fixed duration: 2 years, extendable to 3, up to 4 years, with minimal travel and full-time engagement.