Scientist, Materials Science

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Scientist in Materials Science to provide scientific leadership for selecting and managing raw materials and product-contact materials used in biologics development and manufacturing.

You will lead risk assessments, support extractables/leachables studies, chemical compatibility evaluations, supplier changes, investigations, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions, while collaborating with Technical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• MS with 6+ years in biologics or biopharma manufacturing support.
• BS with 8+ years in biologics or biopharma manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Lead phase-appropriate risk assessments.
• Support extractables/leachables, chemical compatibility, supplier changes, investigations, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams including Technical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Develop standards and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Materials science

Risk assessment

Regulatory submissions

Lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or related

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

Extractables/leachables methods

Chemical compatibility testing

Single-use tech knowledge

Job description

Role

Scientist, Materials Science, providing scientific leadership for the selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of raw materials and product-contact materials used in biologics development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• lead phase-appropriate risk assessments
• support extractables/leachables, chemical compatibility, supplier changes, investigations, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions
• collaborate across cross-functional teams including Technical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain
• develop standards and communicate findings to stakeholders

Requirements

• PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related, with 2+ years of relevant experience
• MS with 6+ years
• BS with 8+ years in biologics or biopharma manufacturing support

Preferred

advanced knowledge in single-use tech, extractables/leachables, or regulatory CMC documentation; strong experimental and technical writing skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines.

High-Value

• biologics manufacturing
• quality systems
• regulatory submissions
• lifecycle management of materials
• support for process performance and product safety

Work Setup

not specified; likely office-based with laboratory or supplier testing support