Research Associate, Upstream Process Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Research Associate to support upstream process development for viral vector production on gene therapy platforms. You will assist bioreactor operations, cell culture, and data recording.

This role emphasizes hands-on experimentation and careful data capture to inform process improvements. The position requires collaboration with manufacturing and MSAT teams, strong communication, and good aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Biomedical, Chemical, or Bioengineering required.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques, cell culture, bioreactors, and virology.
• Experience with bioreactors and upstream processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on bioreactor setup, mammalian cell culture, media preparation, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to process design, data recording, and analysis.
• Support tech transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like manufacturing and MSAT.

Skills

multitasking

strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Biomedical, Chemical, or Bioengineering

Job description

Role: Research Associate supporting upstream process development for viral vector production using gene therapy platforms.

Responsibilities:

• conduct experiments on bioreactor setup, mammalian cell culture, media prep, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting
• contribute to process design, data recording, and analysis
• support tech transfer to manufacturing
• collaborate with cross-functional teams like manufacturing and MSAT

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Biomedical, Chemical, or Bioengineering
• understanding of aseptic techniques, cell culture, bioreactors, and virology
• experience with bioreactors and upstream processing is a plus

Skills:

• multitasking in a fast-paced environment, strong communication

HighValue:

gene therapy, viral vectors, upstream development, bioreactor operation, process scale-up, cross-functional collaboration.