Scientist, Clinical Services (Onsite, Day Shift)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a technically skilled Research Technician to maintain digital records of protocols and data, support in vivo discovery projects, and assist veterinarians with procedures. Collaboration with scientists, IACUC members, and facility staff is essential to ensure high standards of animal care and regulatory compliance.

The role involves hands-on animal handling, anesthesia administration under veterinary guidance, and contributing to the R&D process while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required by June 2027.
• Experience with animal handling and dosing preferred.
• Familiarity with ocular research techniques and imaging equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely digital records of protocols, procedures, study data, inventories, and reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, scientific staff, veterinarians, IACUC members, and facility managers; support in vivo discovery R&D.
• Conduct research and medical regimens for research animals under veterinarian guidance.
• Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetics under supervision.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Biotechnology Research

Blood Specimen Collection

Clinical Development/Research

In Vivo Studies

Laboratory Documentation/Research

Proper Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Use of Laboratory Equipment

RLATG

Respectful Workplace Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, timely digital records of research protocols, procedures, study data, inventories, and reports.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, scientific staff, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, IACUC members, facility managers, and animal care technicians; support in vivo discovery R&D projects.
• Conduct research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under veterinarian guidance.
• Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetic agents under veterinarian guidance.
• Recognize operational/technical/scientific study hurdles under supervision and propose solutions.
• Manage study timelines and objectives; ensure data accuracy in corporate databases and project tracking tools.
• Communicate study results and data interpretation to cross-functional teams.
• Comply with applicable animal welfare and regulatory requirements (e.g., Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, 3R principles, FDA).
• Promote an inclusive laboratory environment and work effectively in a team setting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field completed by June 2027.
• Some animal handling and dosing experience.
• Some technical/scientific skills and willingness to understand the R&D process.
• Ocular research techniques and imaging equipment experience preferred (not required).
• Ability to independently identify challenges and contribute to solutions.
• Proactive, innovative, solution-oriented mindset; excellent organization/interpersonal/communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion; initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory standards; readiness to work rotational weekends.

Required Skills:

• Animal Handling, Animal Welfare, Biotechnology Research, Blood Specimen Collection, Clinical Development/Research, In Vivo Studies, Laboratory Documentation/Research, Proper Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Use of Laboratory Equipment, Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG), Respectful Workplace Training.