Protein Detection & Proximity Assay Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Research Scientist focused on assay development and validation of innovative protein detection technologies. You will integrate CST's antibodies with orthogonal assay platforms and design, optimize, and validate proximity assays using DNA-conjugated antibodies.

The role requires a PhD with bench experience and strong data analysis, plus collaboration across teams in a team-oriented, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences with hands-on bench experience.
• Expertise in proximity extension assays, PCR, antibody pairing, Western blot, and cell culture.
• Strong data analysis and experimental troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and validate proximity assays using DNA-conjugated antibodies.
• Perform Western blot, PCR/qPCR, flow cytometry, and NGS experiments.
• Analyze data and troubleshoot protocols.
• Collaborate across teams and communicate findings.
• Stay current with single-cell and DNA-conjugated antibody advancements.
• Maintain laboratory compliance.

Skills

Proximity extension assays

PCR

antibody pairing

Western blot

cell culture

data analysis

troubleshooting

communication

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Research Scientist focused on assay development and validation of innovative protein detection technologies. You will integrate CST's antibodies with orthogonal assay platforms and design, optimize, and validate proximity assays using DNA-conjugated antibodies.

The role requires a PhD with bench experience and strong data analysis, plus collaboration across teams in a team-oriented, onsite environment.