Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate I to join our Technical Operations team. This role will provide laboratory and experimental support across multiple R&D functions, includ…
Skills: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemical Techniques, Fermentation, Aseptic Laboratory Practices
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote Solely
$30/hr–$50/hr
About FL127 FL127 is a privately held, early-stage company operating within the Flagship Pioneering ecosystem. The company is developing a first-in-category platform anchored in novel device technology, with the potentia…
Skills: Organizational Skills, Professional Communication, Database Management, Spreadsheet Proficiency, Scheduling Tools
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$65k–$90k/yr
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Skills: Protein Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Plasmid Design, Nucleic Acid Purification, Protein Characterization
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$100k–$143k/yr
Company description Serif Biomedicines is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases. It was founded by Flagship Pionee…
Skills: LNP Process Development, Scale-up, Nucleic Acid Delivery, Formulation Optimization, T-mixing
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$81k–$107k/yr
Company Summary: Serif Biomedicines is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases. Serif Biomedicines was founded by Fl…
Skills: Histology, Bio-analytics, In-vivo Studies, LNP Delivery, Nucleic Acid Therapeutics
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$96k–$127k/yr
Company Summary: Serif Biomedicines is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases. It was founded by Flagship Pioneerin…
Skills: Multi-color Flow Cytometry, Cytotoxicity Assays, Tissue Processing, Primary Immune Cell Culture, Immunoassay Development
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$76k–$105k/yr
Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than…
Skills: US GAAP, NetSuite, Financial Reporting, Month-end Close, Cash Flow Forecasting
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$76k–$105k/yr
Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than…
Skills: US GAAP, Financial Reporting, NetSuite, Advanced Excel, Account Reconciliation
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$88k–$148k/yr
Who We Are Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemb…
Skills: Commercial Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunity Analysis, AI Tool Proficiency
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$188k–$258k/yr
ABOUT PIONEERING INTELLIGENCE Pioneering Intelligence builds on Flagship Pioneering’s legacy of founding cutting-edge science and computational ventures, harnessing recent advances in AI, machine learning, and data to ac…
Skills: Distributed Systems, Workflow Orchestration, Event-Driven Architecture, AWS, Infrastructure-as-Code
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Position Summary: Quotient is seeking a hands-on strategic leader and operator to lead matrixed project teams comprised of representatives from early genomic science, assay development, high-throughput lab and data scien…
Skills: Matrix Leadership, Project Management, Genomics, Drug Discovery, Budget Planning
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$108k–$176k/hr
Job Title: Nonclinical Operational Specialist – Contractor Location: Hybrid Job Type: Contract, paid hourly Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive DMPK/Nonclinical Operational Specialist to suppo…
Skills: CRO Management, DMPK, Toxicology, GLP Compliance, Project Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$172k–$237k/yr
About Flagship: Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and ass…
Skills: Portfolio Strategy, Biopharma R&D, Clinical Development, Investment Case Development, Scenario Planning
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
What if... We could harness the power of Flagship’s scientific platforms and create novel treatment options that benefit more patients, sooner? About Pioneering Medicines: Pioneering Medicines, Flagship Pioneering’s in-h…
Skills: DMPK, Bioanalysis, Immunogenicity Science, Biologics Development, Pharmacokinetics
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$126k–$182k/yr
Company Description: In today’s healthcare system, disease diagnosis often relies on invasive procedures, such as biopsies, which enable direct interrogation of cellular and tissue health at the suspected source of disea…
Skills: Bioconjugation, Oligonucleotide Conjugates, Antibody Conjugation, RP-HPLC, FPLC
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$183k–$231k/yr
Position Summary Metaphore Bio is a generative AI drug design company creating a new class of functional antibodies. We are seeking an accomplished protein scientist and people leader to build and run the engine that tur…
Skills: Protein Biochemistry, Antibody Purification, Biophysical Characterization, High-Throughput Expression, Cell Culture
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$132k–$259k/yr
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Skills: Machine Learning, Quantum Chemistry, Generative Molecular Design, Python, PyTorch
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Antibody Discovery, Protein Engineering, AI/ML Design, Structure-Based Design, Project Leadership
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$179k–$237k/yr
Position Summary: Quotient is seeking a Director or Senior Director of Antibody Discovery. This role will define and lead Quotient’s antibody discovery strategy; leading the delivery of therapeutic antibody projects in a…
Skills: Antibody Discovery, Protein Engineering, AI/ML Design, Structure-Based Design, Project Leadership
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$275k–$330k/yr
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Skills: Financial Strategy, GAAP, Biotech Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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Provide laboratory and experimental support across R&D functions including Discovery, Strain Development, Bioprocess, and Formulation Development. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, executing routine experiments, and performing analytical assays while maintaining accurate documentation.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field. Candidates should have 0-3 years of laboratory experience and familiarity with basic microbiology or biochemical techniques.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate I to join our Technical Operations team. This role will provide laboratory and experimental support across multiple R&D functions, including Discovery, Strain Development, Bioprocess Development, and Formulation Development. The ideal candidate is excited to work in a fast-paced biotechnology environment and enjoys contributing to a variety of scientific programs through high-quality laboratory execution, data collection, and operational support.
This position offers an opportunity to develop broad technical skills across microbial engineering, fermentation, analytical testing, and formulation sciences while supporting the advancement of innovative biological products.
Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Support
Experimental Execution
Assay & Analytical Support
Team Collaboration
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Key Competencies
Physical Requirements
Career Development
This role is designed as an entry point into biotechnology research and development and provides opportunities for growth into specialized roles within strain engineering, bioprocess development, formulation development, analytical sciences, and technical operations.
LOCATION: Cambridge, MA
Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.
Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.
At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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We are a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies that change the world.
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple transformative human health and sustainability products. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises over 40 companies, including Denali Therapeutics, Foghorn Therapeutics, Generate:Biomedicines, Inari, Indigo Agriculture, and Tessera Therapeutics.
Offices: 55 Cambridge Parkway, Suite 800E, Cambridge, MA 02142, US
We are a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies that change the world.
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple transformative human health and sustainability products. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises over 40 companies, including Denali Therapeutics, Foghorn Therapeutics, Generate:Biomedicines, Inari, Indigo Agriculture, and Tessera Therapeutics.
Offices: 55 Cambridge Parkway, Suite 800E, Cambridge, MA 02142, US
