Laboratory Operations Specialist

The Company

Flagship Labs 97 Inc. (FL97) is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. FL97 is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.

Our Physical Sciences effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy. Our Life Sciences effort is leveraging AI and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities.

At FL97, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed

The Role:

FL97 is seeking a dedicated and skilled Lab Ops Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on supporting the Sr. Lab Ops Manager with leveraging the intersection of AI-driven methodologies and practical laboratory management to enhance overall lab efficiencies.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Sr. Lab Operations Manager to support both the automation and experimental teams, ensuring streamlined laboratory processes and enhanced operational efficiency.
• Inventory Management: Manage the chemical inventory to ensure accurate and timely availability of supplies and maintain inventory stocks for lab consumables.
• Procurement: Maintain the procurement rack and manage notifications, ensuring timely ordering and replenishment of lab supplies.
• Equipment Maintenance: Help schedule preventative maintenance (PMs) and ensure the proper functioning and upkeep of lab equipment.
• AI Tool Integration: Assess and integrate a range of AI tools to optimize various aspects of the laboratory, such as inventory management, procurement, lab safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Operational Support: Support overall laboratory operations, including supply management, adherence to security protocols, and maintaining high safety standards.
• Best Practices Implementation: Assist in implementing and maintaining best practices for the safe use of new technologies and equipment by all lab staff.
• Safety Officer Responsibilities: Act as a Lab Safety Officer, liaising with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and facilities teams to maintain a safe working environment in the laboratory, with a focus on lab automation and chemical safety
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and regulatory requirements related to lab operations.

At FL97 and at Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a laboratory-related field with 3-5 years of experience in a lab operations position, preferably within a production environment.
• A strong chemical safety background is required.
• Familiarity with laboratory management tools such as ChemInventory, Notion, Jira, and Benchling, or similar platforms.
• 5S and Six Sigma training or trained in a process improvement methodology.
• Strong capabilities in managing lab safety protocols and ensuring adherence to quality control standards.
• An enthusiasm for and openness to using AI in laboratory settings is highly valued.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Working at FL97, you would have access to advanced technology in the areas of:

• AI experimental design and simulation
• Automated liquid handling and instrumentation
• Generative molecular design

More about Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering is a platform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded 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.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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.