Senior Research Scientist, 3D Bioprinting & Tissue Models

Yoh Services LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Life Sciences in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting initiatives, driving assay development and client-ready research workflows for preclinical projects.

The role requires Ph.D. or MS with extensive biotech experience, 5+ years in leadership, and strong capability in primary human cell culture, sequencing analyses, and loop-optimization of lab protocols. Start September 2026 with a compensation range of $100,000–$115,000.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline; alternatively an M.S. with extensive relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of research experience with demonstrated scientific leadership in biotech, CRO, pharma, or related environment.
• Hands-on experience with primary human cell isolation, culture, expansion, and characterization.
• Experience with 3D bioprinting, tissue engineering, or multicellular model systems.
• Experience designing and optimizing laboratory assays, including ADME‑Tox and/or efficacy assays.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills; ability to draw clear conclusions from complex datasets.
• Experience with RNA sequencing or related molecular biology analyses.
• Excellent scientific documentation and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to lead projects, troubleshoot, and work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation, optimization, and validation of 3D bioprinting protocols and bio-ink technologies.
• Support transfer of proprietary tissue engineering tech into U.S.-based lab workflows.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to R&D teams.
• Lead development and optimization of high-throughput screening campaigns and assays.
• Design and develop multicellular tissue models to improve physiological relevance.
• Integrate multiple cell populations into advanced tissue models.
• Develop and validate customized workflows for commercial client projects.
• Analyze complex datasets to evaluate model performance and relevance.
• Oversee RNA sequencing and genomic fidelity data analyses.
• Troubleshoot protocols and identify efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance platform development.
• Maintain high standards for scientific documentation and data integrity.

Skills

Tissue engineering

Primary human cell culture

3D bioprinting

Assay development

Scientific leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

PhD in Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related field

Tools

Automated 3D bioprinting systems

Microfluidic platforms

RNA sequencing data analysis

Genomic data analysis

Job description

Yoh Life Sciences in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting initiatives, driving assay development and client-ready research workflows for preclinical projects.

The role requires Ph.D. or MS with extensive biotech experience, 5+ years in leadership, and strong capability in primary human cell culture, sequencing analyses, and loop-optimization of lab protocols. Start September 2026 with a compensation range of $100,000–$115,000.