Sr. Scientist, Lab Manager, Cell & Genetic Medicines

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Scientist, Lab Manager to oversee Cambridge-based CAR T-cell research operations. You will manage daily lab operations, coordinate space and equipment needs, and drive process improvements while maintaining a safe, compliant research environment.

Collaborating with scientific teams, site operations, and safety functions, you will ensure proper onboarding of new team members and maintain inventory and equipment readiness for ongoing experiments.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in biology, biotechnology, or related field with 4-6 years of biotech or pharma lab experience.
• Strong mammalian cell culture and molecular biology skills.
• Experience managing lab equipment and operations.
• Effective cross-team communicator and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily lab operations and ensure efficient workflows.
• Coordinate space and equipment needs and support lab safety and regulatory compliance.
• Implement process improvements and maintain equipment and inventory.
• Onboard new team members and serve as interface with site operations, EHS, procurement, and external vendors.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

Lab operations management

Cross-team communication

Education

BS/MS in biology or related field

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Role: Senior Scientist, Lab Manager supporting Cambridge-based CAR T-cell research operations. Primary objectives include overseeing lab infrastructure, ensuring efficient workflows, and facilitating safe, compliant research environment. Responsibilities encompass managing daily lab operations, coordinating space and equipment needs, implementing process improvements, maintaining equipment and inventory, supporting lab safety and regulatory compliance, and onboarding new team members. The role acts as a key interface with site operations, EHS, procurement, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in biology, biotechnology, or related field with 4-6 years of biotech or pharma lab experience
• strong mammalian cell culture and molecular biology skills
• experience managing lab equipment and operations
• effective cross-team communicator and problem solver

Preferred

• experience in cell therapy, viral vectors, BSL-2 labs, automation, high-throughput screening, and lab build-outs

Biopharma specifics

focus on CAR T-cell research, possibly involving viral vector workflows, with infrastructure needs for advanced cell therapy research.

Collaboration / reporting

works closely with scientific teams, site operations, and safety functions.

Location

Cambridge, MA; role requires on-site presence, with potential for cross-team coordination.