Full-Time

Research Associate

Lab Automation and Screening

Posted on 8/22/2024

Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering

201-500 employees

Biotechnology firm creating health and sustainability solutions

Food & Agriculture
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Entry

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Lab & Research
Life Sciences
Required Skills
Communications
Word/Pages/Docs
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field with direct experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and transfections
  • Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Desire to learn about and implement new technologies
  • Knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and GraphPad Prism
Responsibilities
  • Maintain mammalian cell cultures using aseptic technique and executing cell-based assays
  • Follow standardized protocols for high to medium throughput assays, with attention to detail
  • Support high-throughput cell-based assay development; and perform cellular/molecular biology techniques including the generation of stable reporter cells, enzymatic assays, and NGS-assays.
  • Assist in processing of in vitro and in vivo samples for sequencing.
  • Document experiments, analyze data, and report results using electronic laboratory notebooks and effectively communicate findings in lab meetings
  • Execute and optimize processes within the lab to increase efficiency and effectiveness, including managing biologics inventory, lab consumables, chemicals, and equipment

Flagship Pioneering fosters a culture of groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology, emphasizing an ecosystem approach that synergizes human health and sustainability. Their business model not only focuses on creating transformative products but also incubates leading companies like Moderna and Indigo Agriculture, positioning them at the forefront of scientific innovation and industry leadership. This approach offers employees a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that drives real-world impacts across multiple sectors.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$10.2B

Headquarters

Cambridge, Maryland

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven drug discovery platforms enhance Flagship's biopharmaceutical advancements.
  • Agtech startup Inari's $2.17 billion valuation highlights potential returns in agricultural biotechnology.
  • Strategic partnerships with Pfizer enhance Flagship's capabilities in targeted therapeutics.

What critics are saying

  • Over-reliance on AI collaborations may risk outcomes if technologies underperform.
  • High valuations like Inari's could pressure Flagship to deliver unsustainable returns.
  • Dependence on Pfizer's expertise may limit Flagship's decision-making autonomy.

What makes Flagship Pioneering unique

  • Flagship Pioneering systematically creates first-in-category companies in health and sustainability.
  • The firm combines science, entrepreneurialism, and capital management in a single enterprise.
  • Flagship's evolutionary methodology transforms unreasonable propositions into transformational outcomes.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

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