Senior Research Associate, Analytical Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an analytical chemist with GMP experience to conduct testing for raw materials, intermediates, and cleaning samples, and to support method validation and investigations. You will analyze samples with UPLC/HPLC, GC, IC, and other techniques, ensuring SOP compliance and CAPA-driven improvements.

The role encompasses data review, training, protocol writing, and cross-functional project support in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 0+ industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP testing for raw materials, intermediates, in-process control, and cleaning samples.
• Test method feasibility for drug product pilot plant cleaning samples.
• Analyze samples using analytical techniques (UPLC/HPLC, GC, IC, DSC, etc.).
• Participate in laboratory housekeeping and report concerns to lead/manager.
• Perform verification and data review to ensure SOP/method compliance.
• Author/Review laboratory investigations, deviations, and CAPA.
• Provide on-the-job GMP training to new hires or junior staff.
• Write/Revise protocols, methods, SOPs, and reports.
• Lead projects and support cross-functional activities (e.g., upgrades, method validation).
• Conduct GMP testing for release, stability, and method transfer for clinical substances/products.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert; assess pharmacopeial changes; support audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

GMP testing

Data review

SOP compliance

CAPA

On-the-job training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

UPLC/HPLC

Gas Chromatography

Ion Chromatography

Dissolution

Karl Fischer

DSC

Particle Size Distribution

X-Ray Powder Diffraction

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP testing for raw materials, raw material intermediates, in-process control, and cleaning samples in support of pilot plant manufacturing.
• Test method feasibility for drug product pilot plant cleaning samples.
• Analyze samples using analytical techniques including UPLC/HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, Dissolution, Karl Fischer, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Particle Size Distribution, X-Ray Powder Diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy, etc.
• Participate in laboratory housekeeping; report concerns to a laboratory lead and/or manager.
• Perform verification and data review to ensure compliance with SOPs, test methods, specifications, and protocols.
• Author/Review laboratory investigation records, deviations, and CAPA.
• Provide on-the-job training of analytical techniques and/or GMP training to new hires or junior staff.
• Write/Revise protocols, methods, SOPs, and reports.
• Lead projects and support cross-functional activities (e.g., instrument/system upgrades, method validation).
• Conduct GMP testing for release, stability, and method transfer for clinical drug substances and products.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert; assess pharmacopeial changes; support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field and 2+ years of experience OR
• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 0+ industry experience.

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary range: $94,945.00 - $122,870.00; may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.