Process Development Engineering Senior Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist in Process Development to lead cell-based drug process studies for diabetes treatment. You will design experiments and manage pluripotent stem cell culture and bioreactor workflows to drive robust manufacturing processes.

A BS with 8+ years (MS 5+ years; PhD 2-5) in Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology or related field is required, with extensive biologics or cell therapy experience, proficiency in cell culture, bioreactors, DOE and

Qualifications

• BS with 8+ years of industry experience, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 2-5 years in related fields.
• Extensive experience in biologics or cell therapy process development.
• Proficient in cell culture (including pluripotent stem cells), bioreactors (stirred tank, Ambr250, etc.), DOE and statistical analysis, and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, manage pluripotent stem cell culture and bioreactor processes, oversee process robustness studies, document data, analyze results, and collaborate across teams to meet program goals.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioreactors

DOE & statistics

GMP compliance

Education

BS in Biochemistry/Engineering/Biology

MS in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

Role and Objectives:

Senior Scientist in Process Development leading cell-based drug process studies for diabetes treatment. Objectives: develop and optimize robust manufacturing processes, lead and train weekend shift team, and support process characterization and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• design experiments, manage pluripotent stem cell culture and bioreactor processes, oversee process robustness studies, document data, analyze results, and collaborate across teams to meet program goals.

Requirements:

• BS in Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology, or related field with 8+ years of industry experience, or MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 2-5 years;
• extensive experience in biologics or cell therapy process development;
• proficient in cell culture (including pluripotent stem cells), bioreactors (stirred tank, Ambr250, etc.), DOE and statistical analysis, and GMP compliance.

Preferred:

• experience with 2D/3D stem cell culture, cell processing devices.

High-Value:

• cell therapy, biologics, process development, GMP, bioprocess engineering, cross-functional collaboration.

Work Setup:

on-site in Boston, MA, with a five-day on-site schedule and ad hoc flexibility; candidate must be enthusiastic about weekend and holiday shifts.