Sr Scientist, Analytical Sciences

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Somerville, MA, seeks a Senior Scientist in Analytical Sciences to lead analytical development for gene therapy products. You will design and execute assays supporting process development and regulatory filings, and drive tech transfer to external QC labs.

The role requires PhD with 2–5 years (PhD) or MS with 6+ years industry experience, hands-on cell and gene therapy analytics (flow cytometry, ddPCR/qPCR, potency assays, ELISA), and a proven track record in assay

Qualifications

• PhD with 2-5 years (PhD) or MS with 6+ years industry experience.
• Hands-on expertise in cell and gene therapy analytical techniques (flow cytometry, ddPCR/qPCR, potency assays, ELISA).
• Proven track record in assay development, tech transfer, troubleshooting, and regulatory documentation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and innovate analytical assays supporting process development, process comparability, and regulatory filings;
• Lead transfer of methods to external QC labs;
• Troubleshoot assays and support investigations;
• Collaborate across CMC teams to prepare technical reports and SOPs.

Skills

Cell & gene therapy analytics

Analytical development

Tech transfer

Regulatory documentation

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or related field

2-5 years PhD or 6+ years MS industry experience

Job description

Role: Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences leading analytical development for gene therapy products.

Responsibilities:

• design, execute, and innovate analytical assays supporting process development, process comparability, and regulatory filings;
• lead transfer of methods to external QC labs;
• troubleshoot assays and support investigations;
• collaborate across CMC teams to prepare technical reports and SOPs.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, or related field with 2-5 years (Ph.D.) or 6+ years (M.S.) industry experience;
• hands-on expertise in cell and gene therapy analytical techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, ddPCR/qPCR, potency assays, ELISA);
• proven track record in assay development, tech transfer, troubleshooting, and regulatory documentation;
• excellent communication skills.

HighValue:

• gene therapy, cell and viral vector assays, assay transfer to CDMOs/CROs, process development support, regulatory submissions (IND/BLA).

WorkSetup: onsite in Somerville.