Scientist-Spatial Biology and Biophysics

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a molecular biologist specializing in spatial transcriptomics to drive assay development for our spatial biology platform. The role focuses on designing and optimizing novel assays, conducting in-depth data analyses, and collaborating with computational biology, microfluidics, and software teams.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD with hands-on experience in in situ hybridization, imaging, and spatial techniques, and demonstrate strong communication and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• PhD required with 3+ years in spatial techniques including in situ hybridization and imaging.
• Proven assay design capability evidenced by publications or patents.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to develop novel spatial assays and analyze data.
• Document findings and transfer protocols to customer documentation.

Skills

Assay design

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or Biochemistry

Tools

R

Python

AI tools

Job description

Role

Molecular biologist specializing in spatial transcriptomics research, focusing on assay development and optimization for a spatial biology platform.

Responsibilities

• design and conduct experiments to develop novel assays, perform detailed data analysis, document findings, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including computational biology, microfluidics, and software.
• Contribute to protocol creation and transfer to customer documentation.

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or Biochemistry; 3+ years in in situ hybridization, imaging, and spatial techniques; demonstrated assay design capability via publications or patents; strong analytical skills with R, Python, or AI tools; exceptional troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills; adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Preferred

• experience with 10x Genomics Xenium platform and image analysis skills.

High-value

• spatial transcriptomics, assay development, molecular biology, interdisciplinary collaboration, experience with imaging platforms.

Work setup

not specified, likely laboratory-based with cross-team interactions.