Senior Research Associate, Immunology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support biologics discovery and development within an immuno-oncology biotech. You will design and execute experiments on recombinant proteins, including cloning, cell line development, functional assays, purification, and analytics, while supporting preclinical studies and day-to-day lab operations.

The role emphasizes experience with microbial and mammalian cell culture, PCR and cloning, protein purification, and analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years industry experience
• Expertise in microbial and mammalian cell culture
• Molecular biology with PCR, cloning and gel electrophoresis
• Protein purification and analytical techniques
• Experience with small rodent models preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments on recombinant proteins, including molecular cloning, cell line development, functional assays, protein purification, and analytics
• Support preclinical studies and laboratory operations
• Analyze data and contribute to project progress

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

PCR

Cloning

Gel electrophoresis

Protein purification

Analytical techniques

Data analysis

Animal work

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years industry experience

Master's degree with 3+ years industry experience

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Protein purification

Cell culture facilities

Job description

Role:

Senior Research Associate supporting biologics discovery and development in an immuno-oncology biotech.

Responsibilities:

design and execute experiments on recombinant proteins, including molecular cloning, cell line development, functional assays, protein purification, and analytics; support preclinical studies and laboratory operations; analyze data and contribute to project progress.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years industry experience; expertise in microbial and mammalian cell culture, molecular biology (PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis), protein purification, and analytical techniques; experience with small rodent models preferred.

High-Value:

focus on immunotherapy biologics, including cell therapy platforms and immune activation strategies; lab-based role in biologics R&D; on-site in Louisville, CO, with minimal travel; physical ability to work with animals and perform lab tasks.

Collaboration:

works within R&D team supporting immuno-oncology pipeline.

Work setup:

on-site position in a research lab and vivarium.