Senior Associate Scientist, Bioreactor Process Design

Scorpion Therapeutics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a hands-on biotechnology professional to prepare and run bench-scale bioreactors and perform mammalian cell culture in aseptic conditions. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot bioreactor systems and analytical equipment, while supporting early-stage platform projects and DOE studies.

The role requires a BS in engineering/biochemistry/biology (or related) with 2+ years of industry experience, or an MS with 2-4 years.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Biochemistry/Biology (or related) with 2+ years industry experience or MS with 2-4 years.
• Strong attention to detail; organized and able to manage multiple tasks/data.
• Strong writing and documentation; communicate with PMs/experts.
• Self-motivated problem-solver; action-oriented and eager to learn.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and run bench-scale bioreactors and related equipment; perform daily sampling/analytics, cleaning/maintenance, inoculation, run prep, and troubleshooting.
• Perform mammalian cell culture in an aseptic hood (cell passaging, cell banking).
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot bioreactor control systems, software, and analytical equipment; keep lab clean/organized.
• Support/lead platform client early-stage or technology development projects; assist on PC projects.
• Design, execute, and analyze DOE experiments with supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Self-motivated

MS Office

Problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

Education

BS in Engineering/Biochemistry/Biology (or related) with 2+ years industry experience

MS with 2-4 years

Tools

JMP

R

Python

Job description

What You'll Do

• Prepare and run bench-scale bioreactors and related equipment (controllers, pumps, autoclaves); build/autoclave parts/assemblies; perform daily sampling/analytics, cleaning/maintenance, inoculation, run prep, and troubleshooting.
• Perform mammalian cell culture in an aseptic hood (cell passaging, cell banking).
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot bioreactor control systems, software, and analytical equipment; keep lab clean/organized.
• Support/lead platform client early-stage (FIH) or technology development projects; assist on Process Characterization (PC) projects.
• Design, execute, and analyze statistically designed experiments (DOE) with supervision.
• Document results and best practices in ELNs, SOPs, and reports with minimal supervision.
• Work with vendors to develop, order, and troubleshoot prototypes.
• Assist with media/buffer preparation as needed.
• Potential weekend work and on-call for critical runs; other tasks as assigned.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

• BS in Engineering/Biochemistry/Biology (or related) with 2+ years industry experience; or MS with 2-4 years.
• Strong attention to detail; organized and able to manage multiple tasks/data.
• Strong writing/documentation; communicate with PMs/experts.
• Self-motivated problem-solver; action-oriented and eager to learn.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Pluses (Preferred)

• Aseptic technique; small-scale mammalian cell culture.
• Upstream/downstream bioprocessing equipment, especially perfusion.
• Equipment maintenance/troubleshooting; media/buffer prep.
• DOE/statistical analysis; electronic/paper lab notebooks.
• Data analysis tools (JMP, R, Python); cell biology/fluid dynamics/biotransport; circuit understanding.
• cGMP/clean room experience; physical work/positive attitude.