Senior Scientist, Materials Science for Biologics

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Scientist in Materials Science to provide scientific leadership for selecting and managing raw materials and product-contact materials used in biologics development and manufacturing.

You will lead risk assessments, support extractables/leachables studies, chemical compatibility evaluations, supplier changes, investigations, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions, while collaborating with Technical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• MS with 6+ years in biologics or biopharma manufacturing support.
• BS with 8+ years in biologics or biopharma manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Lead phase-appropriate risk assessments.
• Support extractables/leachables, chemical compatibility, supplier changes, investigations, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams including Technical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Develop standards and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Materials science

Risk assessment

Regulatory submissions

Lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or related

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

Extractables/leachables methods

Chemical compatibility testing

Single-use tech knowledge

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Scientist in Materials Science to provide scientific leadership for selecting and managing raw materials and product-contact materials used in biologics development and manufacturing.

You will lead risk assessments, support extractables/leachables studies, chemical compatibility evaluations, supplier changes, investigations, technology transfer, and regulatory submissions, while collaborating with Technical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply