Remote IHC & Histology Scientist – Oncology R&D

Scorpion Therapeutics

United States

Remote

USD 125,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an R&D Scientist with expertise in Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Histology within Oncology Product Development to advance tissue-based workflows for oncology assays. You will design studies, optimize staining, troubleshoot Roche BenchMark ULTRA, and drive method transfer into clinical lab workflows.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and thorough documentation of protocols, validation reports, and SOPs.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Pathology, Cancer Biology, or related field with ≥2 years industry experience.
  • Alternative: Master’s with ≥5 years or Bachelor’s with 6–8+ years relevant experience.
  • Experience in IHC assay development and FFPE tissue workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute studies for IHC and tissue workflows.
  • Optimize assay parameters including antibody selection, antigen retrieval, and staining conditions.
  • Troubleshoot automated staining platforms (notably Roche BenchMark ULTRA).
  • Evaluate pre-analytical tissue variables.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer methods into clinical laboratory workflows.
  • Develop documentation such as protocols, validation reports, SOPs, and provide technical guidance.

Skills

IHC assay development
Histology
FFPE workflows
Automated platforms

Education

PhD in Pathology or Cancer Biology
Master's with ≥5 years experience
Bachelor's with 6–8+ years experience

Tools

Roche BenchMark ULTRA

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an R&D Scientist with expertise in Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Histology within Oncology Product Development to advance tissue-based workflows for oncology assays. You will design studies, optimize staining, troubleshoot Roche BenchMark ULTRA, and drive method transfer into clinical lab workflows.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and thorough documentation of protocols, validation reports, and SOPs.

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