FL68: Senior Research Associate, Bioprocessing

Flagship Pioneering, Inc. • Cambridge, MA

130d

About The Position

FL68 is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Research Associate with experience in culturing of mammalian cells in bioreactor systems. This candidate will play a pivotal role in the company’s efforts to optimize platform capabilities and transition findings into early pre-clinical studies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with continuous perfusion processes for mammalian cell culture.
• Experience with coding for automated systems.
• Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) is a plus but not required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees