Vaccine Process Transfer & Optimization Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Fort Dodge, IA seeks a Bio Process Research Scientist to lead or support the transfer of vaccine-related processes from R&D into commercial manufacturing, including scale-up, validation, and tech transfer.

You will apply scientific expertise to troubleshoot complex manufacturing steps, optimize processes, and collaborate across functions to deliver robust, compliant operations. Strong writing and coordination will be essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant life sciences or engineering field.
• 2–3+ years of vaccine/biologics manufacturing experience.
• Strong problem-solving and process optimization skills.
• Experience with large-scale antigen manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technology transfer from R&D to commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and implement technical solutions.
• Drive process optimization for productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Design and analyze experiments using DOE; document results.
• Support SAP material planning models.

Skills

Problem solving

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

DOE methods

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

JMP

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Fort Dodge, IA seeks a Bio Process Research Scientist to lead or support the transfer of vaccine-related processes from R&D into commercial manufacturing, including scale-up, validation, and tech transfer.

You will apply scientific expertise to troubleshoot complex manufacturing steps, optimize processes, and collaborate across functions to deliver robust, compliant operations. Strong writing and coordination will be essential.