Boston, MA

Scorpion Therapeutics is a precision oncology company founded in February 2020 by a preeminent group of scientists from Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital – Keith Flaherty, MD, Gaddy Getz, Ph.D. and Liron Bar-Peled, Ph.D. The company has raised $270M in Series A and Series B financings led by blue-chip investors, including Atlas Venture, Boxer Capital of Tavistock Group, EcoR1 Capital, LLC, Omega Funds, and Vida Venture.

Scorpion Therapeutics’ mission is to serve oncology patients by discovering and developing best-in-class and first-in-class, small molecule cancer medicines that address large patient segments with significant unmet medical needs. To accomplish this mission, we are building a highly collaborative team focused on the pursuit of novel approaches to small molecule drug discovery. This approach relies upon dynamic collaboration between cancer biology, proteomics, data science, structural biology, and medicinal chemistry – with the ultimate goal of realizing the full potential of targeted/precision oncology.

As a Lab Operations Associate, you will work closely with the rest of the Boston site Operations team to support all areas of the business including asset management of lab instrumentation, shipping & receiving, inventory management, vendor management, lab safety and compliance initiatives, and more. This position will play a critical role in implementing and maintaining scalable systems and practices to support the developing culture and daily operations of our rapidly growing R&D teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Lab Operations team to maintain a tidy and efficient lab setting, providing a customer service experience to the R&D teams.
• Maintain an efficient and organized laboratory supply inventory with support from the Lab Ops and Facilities associates.
• Assist with domestic and international shipping needs between Scorpion sites and/or external parties.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Finance groups to achieve a controlled, compliant ordering process for R&D services and supplies.
• Assist with lab equipment management, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with oversight of equipment monitoring services and participate in responding to any alarms as needed.
• Coordinate with third party EH&S services to maintain a safe and compliant lab space.
• Communicate regularly with lab employees and research teams to assess overall lab function and identify any unmet needs or deficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• 1+ years related Life Sciences work experience in a biological lab setting, with emphasis on lab and facilities, required.
• Proficient knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures, safety regulations, and chemical hygiene, required.
• Previous lab safety training/experience, required.
• High attention to detail, including a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously, as well as the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Scorpion Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to create and maintain a diverse working environment. We do not discriminate for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Beginning October 13, 2021, Scorpion Therapeutics requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.

APPLY AT CAREERS@SCORPIONTX.COM

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