
Scientist II
Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Philadelphia, PAJob$118K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Dispatch Biotherapeutics seeks an MS-level Scientist II for its target discovery group in Philadelphia. The role focuses on developing novel construct designs for the company’s CAR-T platform, incorporating designer proteins and other therapeutic candidates. The scientist reports to a Senior Scientist and works with cell therapy systems and integrated lab facilities.
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EMPLOYER: Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. JOB TITLE: Scientist II JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a highly motivated MS-level candidate to join our team and take advantage of our state-of-the-art cell therapy systems and capabilities to discover novel cell therapy approaches. This position will report directly to a Senior Scientist in the target discovery group and will focus on the development of novel construct designs that incorporate designer proteins and other therapeutic candidates into Dispatch Bio's core CAR-T platform. We are supported by multiple lead venture capital firms and are based in downtown Philadelphia, PA, with integrated lab facilities at the renowned Curtis Center. You will be responsible for the following job duties: 1. Discovery and testing of novel tumor antigen targets and design of complementary CAR-T cells. 2. Collaborate with high-throughput assay teams to expand and validate discovery platforms for therapeutic leads. 3. Execute cell culture assays to assess promising candidate therapeutics and functionally define relevant properties. 4. Execute research-scale CAR-T manufacturing and testing. 5. Communicate experimental findings clearly and accurately in team meetings. 6. Analyze, document, and report laboratory data per Dispatch Bio SOPs. 7. Present data and future experimental designs in meetings with scientific leadership. JOB REQUIREMENTS: M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the following skills: 1. Experienced in analytical methodology development for sterility testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. 2. Proficient in generating and analyzing quality reports to support product release and regulatory submissions. 3. Skilled in analytical methodology development for cellular potency assays, with a focus on accurate and reproducible results. 4. Hands-on experience with flow cytometry for cellular analysis and characterization. 5. Proficient in ELISA assay development, optimization, and validation for biomarker detection and quantification. JOB LOCATION: 25 N. 38th St, Ste 600, Philadelphia, PA 19104 SALARY: $118,450/year TO APPLY: Please send resumes to [email protected] & reference job #JL100.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,042 open Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$118K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$117–193K/yr36 salary ranges
- US median$103–160K/yr1,103 salary ranges
This rate, $118K, is 21% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($151K) — in the lowest quarter of Scientist salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 100 open Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,042 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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- Experience
- Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,464 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 496 of the 2,042 open Scientist jobs (24%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
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