Scientist - Site Based, Princeton, NJ

Scorpion Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Flexible work

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Scientist to plan and conduct high- and low-throughput in vitro ADME assays, screen compounds, and maintain mammalian cell cultures. You will assist with validation and investigative assays and help manage lab equipment and consumables.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/MS in a biological or chemical science with 5+ years in pharma or CRO settings, and strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities under deadlines.

Qualifications

• BA/MS (or equivalent) in a relevant Biological or Chemical scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience (pharma or CRO).
• Effective communication and organizational skills; ability to troubleshoot and multitask under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct high- and low-throughput in vitro ADME assays and process data to high-quality standards within specified time frames.
• Screen compounds in various in vitro ADME assays and maintain mammalian cells.
• Assist with validation and investigative assays.
• Monitor and maintain stock consumables.
• Assist with validation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Support Senior Scientist, Laboratory Supervisors, and Senior Research Scientist with troubleshooting.
• Identify within the group where support is required and manage time to provide support.
• Follow safety regulations and quality control procedures.
• Report concerns and discuss/advise scientific strategy with the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Senior Research Scientist.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Multitasking under deadlines

Education

BA/MS in Biological/Chemical sciences

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Plate-based screening

Cell culture

Job description

The Role: Scientist

What You'll Do

• Plan and conduct high- and low-throughput in vitro ADME assays; process data to high-quality standards within specified time frames.
• Screen compounds in various in vitro ADME assays and maintain mammalian cells.
• Assist with validation and investigative assays.
• Monitor and maintain stock consumables.
• Assist with validation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Support Senior Scientist, Laboratory Supervisors, and Senior Research Scientist with troubleshooting.
• Identify within the group where support is required and manage time to provide support.
• Follow safety regulations and quality control procedures.
• Report concerns and discuss/advise scientific strategy with the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Senior Research Scientist.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

• BA/MS (or equivalent) in a relevant Biological or Chemical scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience (pharma or CRO).
• Effective communication and organizational skills; ability to troubleshoot and multitask under deadline pressure.

Desirable

• Plate-based screening.
• Cell culture experience.
• LC-MS/MS experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $66,375 to $90,325 (salaried exempt).
• Discretionary annual bonus; medical, dental, and vision; short-term and long-term disability; basic life insurance; 401k company match; flexible work; paid time off and paid holiday; wellness and transportation benefits.