Scientist, Pharmacokinetics

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Compassionate/sick days

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Scientist (Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics) to execute quantitative bioanalytical methods and deliver high-quality data supporting in vitro studies. The role requires LC-MS proficiency, routine sample prep, and strong collaboration within a fast-paced team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or MS in a related field with practical bioanalysis experience and will contribute to compliant lab operations and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, biomedical, chemical engineering, or related field with 1–3 years’ experience; or MS with 0–2 years’ experience.
• Experience with LC-MS and quantitative bioanalysis; robust data handling and interpretation is essential.
• Proficiency in manual and automated sample prep (protein precipitation, SPE).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot quantitative bioanalytical methods supporting in vitro studies.
• Deliver high-quality data.
• Maintain bioanalytical lab operations compliant with internal/regulatory guidelines and SOPs.
• Work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Bioanalysis

Chromatography

Data Analysis

Drug Metabolism

Lab Automation

High-throughput Workflows

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry or related field

MS degree in analytical sciences or related field

Tools

LC-MS

Liquid Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

Sample Preparation (PPI, SPE)

Job description

Scientist (Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics)

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot quantitative bioanalytical methods supporting in vitro studies.
• Deliver high-quality data.
• Maintain bioanalytical lab operations compliant with internal/regulatory guidelines and SOPs.
• Work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years’ experience in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, biomedical, chemical engineering, or related field; or MS degree with 0–2 years’ experience.

Required experience/skills

• Analytical chemistry fundamentals, including liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Quantitative analysis of small molecules and peptides using LC-MS and other analytical techniques.
• Manual and automated sample prep (e.g., protein precipitation, solid phase extraction).
• Interpersonal skills; ability to work in a high-performing team.
• Interest/experience in robotics/assay automation and operating liquid handlers for high-throughput workflows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Clear oral and written communication.

Preferred

• Basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to design, interpret, and troubleshoot experiments.
• Electronic laboratory notebooks and record-keeping.
• Cell/cell-based assay experience using aseptic technique.
• Experience in a research-driven pharmaceutical company.

Skills (role-relevant)

• Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalysis, Chromatography, Data Analysis, Drug Metabolism, ELN, In Vitro Research, LC, LC-MS, MS.

Benefits (explicitly stated)

• medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days; annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).