Scientist - Analytical Development, Regeneron Cell Medicines (RCM)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Paydown program

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Family Care Benefits

Inclusion, Culture and Well-Being

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist, RCM Analytical Development to advance analytical development for cell therapy programs, focusing on lentiviral vectors (LVVs). You will develop and strengthen biophysical methods to characterize LVVs and interpret complex data for cross-functional audiences.

The role requires 6–8+ years of LVV characterization experience, ability to work independently to design experiments, and proactive prioritization to drive program execution with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• 6–8+ years’ experience characterizing and quantitatively analyzing lentiviral vectors.
• Ability to design experiments independently and interpret, document, and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Advance analytical development for cell therapy programs, primarily lentiviral vectors (LVVs).
• Strengthen existing and establish new biophysical methods to characterize LVVs.
• Analyze, interpret, and clearly present complex datasets to technical and cross-functional audiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across RCM to troubleshoot, align on priorities, and support program execution.
• Author and review technical documentation (assay protocols, method development reports, data summaries).
• Maintain complete, timely, compliant electronic lab notebook records; support instrument upkeep; independently troubleshoot equipment and assays.

Skills

Experiment design

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field

Job description

Scientist, RCM Analytical Development

What You’ll Do

• Advance analytical development for cell therapy programs, primarily lentiviral vectors (LVVs)
• Strengthen existing and establish new biophysical methods to characterize LVVs
• Analyze, interpret, and clearly present complex datasets to technical and cross-functional audiences
• Partner with cross-functional teams across RCM to troubleshoot, align on priorities, and support program execution
• Author and review technical documentation (assay protocols, method development reports, data summaries)
• Maintain complete, timely, compliant electronic lab notebook records; support instrument upkeep; independently troubleshoot equipment and assays

Must-haves

• BS/MS in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field; 6–8+ years’ experience characterizing and quantitatively analyzing lentiviral vectors
• Ability to work independently to design experiments and interpret, document, and communicate results
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to prioritize and drive work with minimal supervision

Preferred / Nice-to-haves

• Experience with particle sizing/counting biophysical techniques (e.g., DLS, MRPS, fluorescent labeling assays)
• Knowledge of viral vector biology, design, process, and gene delivery mechanisms

Benefits (if part of job description)

• Student Loan Paydown program & Tuition Reimbursement; Family Care Benefits; Relocation Assistance; Inclusion, Culture and Well-Being programs