Senior Associate II - Analytical Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

401(k) and insurance benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an analytical chemist to develop and validate methods for parenteral radiopharmaceutical products, supporting QC and development teams.

The role requires 3+ years in pharma, familiarity with GMP, and experience with UHPLC/HPLC, LC-MS, and other techniques; radiopharma experience preferred; strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques listed above.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, quality systems, and safety guidelines.
• Experience with method development/validation/verification/transfer (pharma/radiopharma).
• Parenteral GMP manufacturing and/or radiopharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience handling radioactive materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods for parenteral radiopharmaceutical products (UHPLC, HPLC, GC, TLC, ICP, LC-MS, Gamma Spectrometry, Alpha Spectrometry, and other techniques).
• Participate in method transfer activities from CDMO/internal research to QC team.
• Prepare analytical test methods plus method validation/verification/transfer protocols and reports (USP, EP, ICH).
• Coordinate with other teams to deliver analytical results supporting product development/commercialization.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation (notebooks, protocols, reports, SOPs, data analysis).
• Support instrument qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety guidelines, and quality standards; support radiation safety program compliance.
• Provide technical support; source/on-board analytical technologies; perform other duties as assigned.
• Predominantly first shift (M-F); extended hours/weekend work as needed for manufacturing.
• Work with/around ionizing radiation and hazardous chemicals.

Skills

Instrumentation software

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI-assisted productivity

Education

B.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry

M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

UHPLC/HPLC

GC

LC-MS

TLC

ICP

Gamma Spectrometry

Alpha Spectrometry

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate analytical methods for parenteral radiopharmaceutical products (UHPLC, HPLC, GC, TLC, ICP, LC-MS, Gamma Spectrometry, Alpha Spectrometry, and other techniques).
• Participate in method transfer activities from CDMO/internal research to QC team.
• Prepare analytical test methods plus method validation/verification/transfer protocols and reports (USP, EP, ICH).
• Coordinate with other teams to deliver analytical results supporting product development/commercialization.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation (notebooks, protocols, reports, SOPs, data analysis).
• Support instrument qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety guidelines, and quality standards; support radiation safety program compliance.
• Provide technical support; source/on-board analytical technologies; perform other duties as assigned.
• Predominantly first shift (M-F); extended hours/weekend work as needed for manufacturing.
• Work with/around ionizing radiation and hazardous chemicals.

Education & Experience (Qualifications):

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques listed above.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, quality systems, and safety guidelines.
• Experience with method development/validation/verification/transfer (pharma/radiopharma).
• Parenteral GMP manufacturing and/or radiopharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience handling radioactive materials preferred.

Skills:

• Proficient with laboratory instrumentation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task/prioritize; communicate with stakeholders; strong written/oral communication.
• Ethics/integrity and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Uses AI tools to improve productivity and work quality.

Benefits (if eligible):

• Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
• Wellbeing support programs; 401(k) and insurance benefits; supplemental protections.
• Paid time off: flexible/unlimited PTO or specified annual vacation/hours depending on employee group; plus national holidays; additional time off based on eligibility.