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Flagship Pioneering · 2 hours ago

FL68: Senior Research Associate, Bioprocessing

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $107K/yr

2+ years exp

Flagship Labs 68 (FL68) is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel cell therapy platform. The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for culturing mammalian cells in bioreactor systems, optimizing platform capabilities, and transitioning findings into early pre-clinical studies.

FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and implement protocols for the efficient use of bioreactors in stem cell culture and differentiations to enhance performance and scalability

Support efforts in small-scale bioreactor process optimization and support the transition of processes to larger scale systems

Perform cell-based and molecular assays (e.g. ELISAs, qRT-PCR, metabolic analytics) to evaluate process outcomes

Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including research and development and in-vivo teams, providing insights and updates on project progress and outcomes

Conduct data and statistical analysis for process optimization and reporting

Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic lab notebook and write high quality experimental protocols

Present experimental plans and results to the scientific team and management

Availability to work some weekends

Qualification

Bioreactor systemsMammalian cell cultureProcess optimizationCell-based assaysCommunicationFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

MS in engineering, life sciences, biotechnology, biology, or related field with 0-2 years of relevant bioprocessing experience in industry

BA in engineering, life sciences, biotechnology, biology, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant bioprocessing experience in industry

Demonstrated experience in bioreactor systems

Must possess a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to evolving job requirements and priorities

Preferred

Experience with continuous perfusion processes for mammalian cell culture is a plus

Experience with coding for automated systems is a plus

Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) is a plus but not required

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Broad range of other benefits

Company

Flagship Pioneering

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Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.

Founded in 2000

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://flagshippioneering.com

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