Senior Research Scientist at CTIBIOTECH

University of Delaware; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CTIBIOTECH USA in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead technology transfer of proprietary tissue engineering and bio-ink protocols into US production pipelines. You will oversee a high-throughput lab and validate research workflows for commercial contracts.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or equivalent, 5+ years in leadership within biotech, and deep expertise in 3D bioprinting, primary human cell expansion, and genomic analyses, enabling rigorous data integrity and translational

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, or an MS with extensive industry experience.
• 5+ years of research leadership in commercial biotech, CRO, or advanced cell therapy environment.
• Deep expertise in primary human cell expansion, automated 3D bioprinting systems, assay design (ADME-Tox), and modern genomic analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct the local implementation and validation of advanced 3D bioprinting protocols, standardized bio-ink synthesis, and complex cell culture methodologies.
• Manage and mentor a specialized team of R&D Project Managers, providing expert scientific direction across high-throughput screening campaigns and diagnostic assays.
• Lead the internal development of novel multi-cellular models, integrating fibroblasts, vasculature, and immune cells to advance the physiological accuracy of our 3D micro-tumors.
• Oversee rigorous data analysis, checking RNA sequencing outputs and genomic fidelity profiles to ensure printed tissue models correlate with original patient biopsies.

Skills

Research leadership

3D bioprinting

Genomic analysis

Education

PhD in Bioengineering or related

MS with extensive industry experience

Tools

RNA sequencing

Genomic analysis tools

Job description

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Senior Research Scientist

Location: Philadelphia, PA (BioLabs Hub)Target Start Date: September 2026 (Adjusted Schedule)Compensation Range: $100,000 – $115,000 / yearCompany & Platform OverviewAbout CTIBIOTECH USA (Preclinical CRDMO): CTIBIOTECH USA, a Philadelphia-based biotech company, is a rapidly scaling Precision Medicine CRDMO. Our unique \"Hybrid Engine\" model bridges the gap between passive bio-storage and predictive medical science. By combining GenVault's world-class, GxP-compliant biorepository logistics with CTIBIOTECH's industrialized tissue engineering, we monetize the entire lifecycle of a biological sample. Through our core Preclinical CRDMO pillars—CTIBioSourcing™, CTISkin™, and CTIPharma™—we generate immediate cash flow and serve as a trusted R&D partner to global pharmaceutical leaders.

About the CTIONCOTEST™ Project: CTIONCOTEST™ is our proprietary precision medicine platform and core valuation driver. It directly solves the critical 95% failure rate in oncology clinical trials caused by inaccurate animal models. Utilizing industrialized 3D-bioprinting and proprietary bio-inks, the platform dissociates a live patient tumor biopsy and re-assembles it into hundreds of identical, reproducible \"3D micro-tumors\" that perfectly mimic the human tumor microenvironment. CTIONCOTEST™ commercialization is built on three pillars: Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT), Companion Diagnostics (CDx), and Oncology CRO Services.

The Role

As our foundational scientific leader in Philadelphia, the Lead R&D Manager will spearhead the technical transfer and translation of our proprietary tissue engineering and bio-ink protocols from our global technology base into active US production pipelines. You will lead a high-throughput laboratory, driving internal assay innovation and validating custom research workflows for commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Transfer: Direct the local implementation and validation of advanced 3D bioprinting protocols, standardized bio-ink synthesis, and complex cell culture methodologies.


• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a specialized team of R&D Project Managers, providing expert scientific direction across high-throughput screening campaigns and diagnostic assays.


• Assay Innovation: Lead the internal development of novel multi-cellular models, integrating fibroblasts, vasculature, and immune cells to continually advance the physiological accuracy of our 3D micro-tumors.


• Data Integrity: Oversee rigorous data analysis, checking RNA sequencing outputs and genomic fidelity profiles to ensure our printed tissue models correlate significantly with original patient biopsies.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, or an M.S. with extensive, verified industry experience.


• Experience: 5+ years of research leadership in a commercial biotechnology, CRO, or advanced cell therapy environment.


• Competencies: Deep expertise in primary human cell expansion, automated 3D bioprinting systems, assay design (ADME-Tox), and modern genomic analysis tools.