Published: Dec 10, 2025 - The Scientific Professional conducts rigorous research and analysis to develop new knowledge, technologies, or solutions within a specialized scientific field. This role involves designing and executing experiments, interpreting data, publishing findings, and contributing to multidisciplinary projects in collaboration with peers and stakeholders. The individual also ensures compliance with regulatory standards and continuously updates their expertise to advance scientific innovation and organizational goals.

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1. Scientific Associate, BioDuro, Irvine, CA
Job Summary:
- Perform recombinant protein expression using bacterial, eukaryotic, and cell-free systems
- Optimization and modification of expression constructs utilizing molecular biology approaches
- Perform protein purification (FPLC-based chromatography, including affinity, IEX, HIC, SEC)
- Development of enzymatic and cellular assays to identify small molecule inhibitors, modulators
- Data analysis and documentation according to company guidelines
- Review state-of-the-art literature and extract relevant information
- Maintain lab and equipment operational, clean, and safe according to company rules and regulations, and foster recombinant lab protein collection
- Interact with cross-functional project teams in drug discovery
- Exciting opportunities for development and professional growth within a dynamic organization
- Collaborative and solution-oriented environment
Skills on Resume:
- Protein Expression (Hard Skills)
- Construct Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Molecular Cloning (Hard Skills)
- Protein Purification (Hard Skills)
- FPLC Chromatography (Hard Skills)
- Assay Development (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
2. Scientific Associate I, Insilico Medicine, Boston, MA
Job Summary:
- Conduct and optimize existing assays for both preclinical and clinical testing of immune responses to novel influenza vaccine candidates.
- Work as part of a team to perform assay development of new cell-based assays and immunoassays.
- Participate as a key member of the immunology team.
- Provide support to other team members.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities in good order.
- Observe HSE regulations and best practices.
- Write experimental protocols and prepare internal.
- Maintain a lab notebook effectively
- Prepare and present data in the context of the overall project at cross-functional meetings.
- Work and communicate effectively with others within and across functions
Skills on Resume:
- Assay Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Cell Assays (Hard Skills)
- Immunoassays (Hard Skills)
- Immune Testing (Hard Skills)
- Protocol Writing (Hard Skills)
- Lab Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Data Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Team Communication (Soft Skills)
3. Scientific Associate I, Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, WA
Job Summary:
- Conducting epigenomics assays (ATACseq, ChIPseq, CUT&RUN, Hi-C, HiChIP, etc.)
- Conducting single-cell epigenomic assays (i.e., sc-ATACseq)
- Performing preliminary analysis of the generated genomics data
- Assisting single-cell genomics data interpretation
- Conducting in cell and organoid culture
- Maintaining high-throughput drug screening assays
- Performing extremely detail-oriented assays, knowledgeable, and having expertise in performing a variety of molecular biology and genomic experiments.
- Documenting the results, being well organized, and being flexible in working with other members of the team.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary collaborative setting effectively
Skills on Resume:
- Epigenomics Assays (Hard Skills)
- Single Cell Assays (Hard Skills)
- Genomics Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Data Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Organoid Culture (Hard Skills)
- Drug Screening (Hard Skills)
- Molecular Biology (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
4. Scientific Communications Manager, Emerald Cloud Lab, South San Francisco, CA
Job Summary:
- Oversee development of as well as plan, write, edit, and format various scientific pieces and deliverables for the medical affairs team, including slide decks, abstracts/posters/manuscripts, and disease educational materials.
- Ensure the highest degree of quality and medical accuracy for all pieces developed within medical affairs, alongside achieving timely delivery.
- Review and approval of scientific materials developed, including “fact-checking” prn.
- Review of scientific documents, including protocols and study reports.
- Collaborate internally and externally as well as with the Global Team.
Skills on Resume:
- Epigenomics Assays (Hard Skills)
- Single Cell (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Data Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Organoid Culture (Hard Skills)
- Drug Screening (Hard Skills)
- Molecular Biology (Hard Skills)
- Teamwork Skills (Soft Skills)
5. Scientific Manager, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., Novato, CA
Job Summary:
- Work closely with operational observations to agree priorities and support the delivery of enhanced observations into operational use.
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and scientific software engineers.
- Direct, monitor, and carry out work to ensure the delivery of their team’s agreed outputs whilst maintaining and enhancing the scientific credibility, integrity, and reputation
- Recruit, motivate, and develop their team, and improve ways of working, to increase productivity.
- Support the team to provide expertise in sensors, ancillary hardware, and software required to deliver environmental measurements.
- Influence and negotiate with customers and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery and pull-through of their projects.
- Manage scientific and technical research projects to deliver key outputs and improve Met Office environmental observations.
Skills on Resume:
- Operational Prioritization (Soft Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Scientific Oversight (Soft Skills)
- Talent Development (Soft Skills)
- Sensor Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Software Engineering (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Negotiation (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
6. Scientific Manager, Schrödinger, Inc., Cambridge, MA
Job Summary:
- Prepare and maintain Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEPs) and Reports (CERs)
- Ensure that the clinical evidence requirements and the CEPs and CERs for the products comply with current and future global medical device guidance and regulations
- Coordinate the set-up of proactive product evaluation protocols
- Provide support to product development teams regarding clinical aspects
- Provide support to product marketing campaigns about clinical claims based on clinical evidence
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes regarding clinical evidence
- Answer questions from health authorities and from company affiliates/resellers regarding clinical safety and performance
Skills on Resume:
- Clinical Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- CEP Authoring (Hard Skills)
- CER Writing (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Protocol Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Clinical Support (Soft Skills)
- Claims Substantiation (Hard Skills)
- Authority Response (Soft Skills)
7. Scientific Project Manager, Adimab, Lebanon, NH
Job Summary:
- Manage project timelines and monitor team adherence to project plans
- Identify resource gaps and work with the Director to resolve them
- Facilitate conflict resolution with authors, reviewers, and project teams
- Work with internal colleagues and clients to establish realistic timelines for the development and execution of the content-related components of projects
- Proactively anticipate potential delays or problems, and provide solutions
- Review and perform final QC on client deliverables
- Lead and direct the discussion with the project team and customers to define the scope and project requirements
- Facilitate effective project meetings and manage change and conflict in a matrix environment
- Support overall project management functions by contributing to the establishment of project standards, templates, and processes, including developing SOPs
- Provide writing support for short communications and quick turnaround deliverables
Skills on Resume:
- Timeline Management (Hard Skills)
- Resource Planning (Hard Skills)
- Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Client Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Risk Mitigation (Hard Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
- Scope Definition (Hard Skills)
- SOP Development (Hard Skills)
8. Scientific Project Manager, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Morrisville, NC
Job Summary:
- Provides fit-for-purpose project management to research project teams.
- Provide support to the Senior Project Team Lead to manage the portfolio of research projects in oncology
- Partners with project team leads to charter teams, develop core documents, establish timeline and budget, aligning project tactics with project strategy.
- Manages project timelines and monitors team adherence to the project plan
- Accountable for ensuring project plans/timelines are entered and updated in the enterprise system.
- Facilitate effective project meetings, manage change and conflict in a matrix environment.
- Identifies resource gaps and works with the team to resolve them.
- Drives best practices across teams and develops and implements fit-for-purpose tools to efficiently support project teams.
- Act as a liaison between the Scientific Communications team and other functional teams within the department
- Meet the growing needs of the Scientific Communications team
Skills on Resume:
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Portfolio Support (Hard Skills)
- Project Chartering (Hard Skills)
- Budget Planning (Hard Skills)
- Enterprise Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Meeting Facilitation (Soft Skills)
- Matrix Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
9. Scientific Writer, Arena BioWorks, Cambridge, MA
Job Summary:
- Guide the marketing lead generation team to develop effective messaging
- Create content for campaigns, advertising banners, and social media posts
- Translate scientific content into appropriate marketing materials, impactful for the targeted audience
- Optimize blog content for search engines
- Write storylines for customer-facing materials
- Contact and engage potential speakers for webinars on focused products
- Identify potential KOLs and influencers based on publications and citations
- Draft and proof technical communications to customers
- Proof support resources (e.g, FAQs)
- Proof product user guides and assist with managing publication updates
Skills on Resume:
- Messaging Strategy (Soft Skills)
- Campaign Copywriting (Hard Skills)
- Scientific Translation (Hard Skills)
- SEO Writing (Hard Skills)
- Storytelling Skills (Soft Skills)
- Webinar Outreach (Soft Skills)
- KOL Research (Hard Skills)
- Technical Proofreading (Hard Skills)