Scientist, Ophthalmology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking an independent bench Scientist to support the Ophthalmology research team in Tarrytown, focusing on ocular and autoimmune disease therapeutics.

Design and perform in vitro/in vivo studies using cell lines and mouse models; execute assays (ELISA, MSD, Luminex, RT-PCR, flow cytometry); isolate tissues, develop functional assays, and analyze data.

BS/MS in Biology with 4–5 years lab experience; immunology and ophthalmology expertise preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Biology, Cell Biology, or Immunology with 4–5 years lab experience.
• Strong molecular and cellular biology knowledge; experience with tissue culture and cell-based assays.
• Experience with flow cytometry and mouse handling.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform in vitro and in vivo studies using cell lines and mouse models.
• Execute assays such as ELISA, MSD, Luminex, RT-PCR, and flow cytometry.
• Isolate tissues and cells, develop functional assays, and analyze data.
• Communicate findings and write protocols and study reports.

Skills

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

ELISA

RT-PCR

In vivo studies

Luminex

MSD

Data analysis

Education

BS in Biology

MS in Immunology

Tools

Mouse models

Tissue culture techniques

Job description

Role

Independent bench Scientist supporting Regeneron's Ophthalmology research team, focusing on ocular and autoimmune disease therapeutics.

Responsibilities

Design and perform in vitro/in vivo studies using cell lines and mouse models; execute assays like ELISA, MSD, Luminex, RT-PCR, and flow cytometry; isolate tissues/cells, develop functional assays, and analyze data; communicate findings and write protocols/study reports.

Requirements

BS/MS in Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, with 4-5 years lab experience; strong molecular/cellular biology knowledge; experience with tissue culture, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, and mouse handling.

Preferred

Immunology or ophthalmology expertise; experience with autoimmune/inflammatory mouse models.

High-Value

Focus on ocular autoimmunity, autoimmune disease models, biologics or small molecules, preclinical research.

WorkSetup

Onsite in Tarrytown, NY; no travel specified.