Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy Genetic Regulation

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in Cell Therapy Genetic Regulation to contribute to CAR T cell therapy development. The role is based in Spring House, PA, with a focus on laboratory-driven research and cross-team collaboration.

You will develop genetic regulation strategies, design screening workflows, and advance assay development while staying current with the latest scientific advancements and ensuring rigorous data documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Genetics or related field.
• 2+ years post-PhD relevant biopharma experience.
• Expertise in genetic regulation strategies, cell therapy, and genetic modulation technologies.
• Proven ability to independently execute laboratory work and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop genetic regulation tools for cell therapy platforms.
• Design and optimize screening workflows.
• Advance assay development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet project milestones.
• Stay current with scientific advancements.
• Analyze data.
• Ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Genetic regulation

Cell therapy

CAR T

Gene modulation

Molecular cloning

Flow cytometry

Next-generation sequencing

Viral vectors

High-throughput screening

Primary human T cells

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Genetics or related field

Job description

Role

Senior Scientist specializing in Cell Therapy Genetic Regulation within Johnson & Johnson's Therapeutics Discovery, focusing on CAR T cell therapy development.

Responsibilities

• develop genetic regulation tools for cell therapy platforms
• design and optimize screening workflows
• advance assay development
• collaborate cross-functionally to meet project milestones
• stay current with scientific advancements
• analyze data
• ensure proper documentation

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Genetics or related field
• 2+ years post-PhD relevant biopharma experience
• expertise in genetic regulation strategies, cell therapy, and genetic modulation technologies
• proven ability to independently execute laboratory work and collaborate effectively

High Value:

• cell therapy
• CAR T
• genetic regulation
• gene modulation
• assay development
• high-throughput screening
• primary human T cell manipulation
• viral/lentiviral vector work
• molecular cloning
• flow cytometry
• next-generation sequencing

Work Setup

located in Spring House, PA, with an emphasis on laboratory-based research and cross-team collaboration.