Senior Scientist, Translational Biomarker Analytics

Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership through compensation

Medical, vision, dental

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist to join its Translational Sciences team as the dedicated owner of in-house clinical biomarker assay execution.

The role covers ddPCR, flow cytometry, single-cell RNA-seq sample processing, and MSD immunoassays, with rapid progression to independent clinical testing ownership. The ideal candidate collaborates across Research, Discovery, Clinical Development, and external CROs, building exploratory biomarker capabilities for

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, molecular biology, or cell biology, with postdoc or industry experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on translational/clinical assay experience (ddPCR, flow, immunoassays).
• Experience with CROs or external vendors on bioanalytical activities.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-house translational assays on clinical samples with independent ownership.
• Train colleagues to ensure continuity and timely data delivery.
• Develop and implement new exploratory biomarker methods.
• Oversee external bioanalytical CROs, assay transfer, and validation reviews.
• Manage vendor scoping, contracting, and change orders.
• Maintain systems for tracking samples, data, and reagents.

Skills

Translational science

ELN proficiency

Data analysis tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Ph.D. in immunology / molecular biology / cell biology

Master's/Bachelor's with industry experience

Tools

Benchling

GraphPad Prism

FlowJo

OMIQ

Loupe Browser

Job description

Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist to join its Translational Sciences team as the dedicated owner of in-house clinical biomarker assay execution.

The role covers ddPCR, flow cytometry, single-cell RNA-seq sample processing, and MSD immunoassays, with rapid progression to independent clinical testing ownership. The ideal candidate collaborates across Research, Discovery, Clinical Development, and external CROs, building exploratory biomarker capabilities for