Senior Scientist: Discovery Neuroscience & Biomarker MS

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Scientist in Discovery Neuroscience to lead biomarker discovery and validation for neurodegenerative diseases using mass spectrometry-based assays.

You will develop and apply LC-MS techniques for preclinical models and human biospecimens, supporting translational research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Experience with omics and bioinformatics, plus tools like Skyline, MaxQuant, and Spectronaut, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 4+ years postdoc/industry experience.
• Expertise in omics (metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics), mass spectrometry, assay development, data processing.
• Experience with neurodegenerative disease research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop LC-MS techniques for preclinical models and human biospecimens.
• Support target identification and translational research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop fluid biomarkers for clinical translation.

Skills

Biomarker discovery

Mass spectrometry

Metabolomics

Lipidomics

Proteomics

Bioinformatics

Neurodegenerative research

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Skyline

MaxQuant

Spectronaut

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Scientist in Discovery Neuroscience to lead biomarker discovery and validation for neurodegenerative diseases using mass spectrometry-based assays.

You will develop and apply LC-MS techniques for preclinical models and human biospecimens, supporting translational research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Experience with omics and bioinformatics, plus tools like Skyline, MaxQuant, and Spectronaut, is highly valued.