Senior Research Associate, Analytical Development

Company Summary:

FL87, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases.

FL87 was founded by Flagship Pioneering, an innovation enterprise that conceives, creates, resources, and grows first-in-category life sciences companies. Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 groundbreaking companies over the past twenty years, all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological, industrial, and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and sustainability. These companies include Moderna (MRNA), Syros Pharmaceuticals (SYRS), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MCRB), Generate Biomedicines, Tessera Tx, Evelo Biosciences (EVLO), and Indigo Agriculture.

Position Summary:

We are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Research Associate (SRA) to contribute to the method development and characterization of novel nucleic acid therapeutics. We are looking for an individual who enjoys hands-on laboratory benchwork and brings scientific rigor and intellectual curiosity to their role. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment as part of a highly collaborative and rapidly growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the team to drive advancement of platform development and play a vital role in shaping our analytical capabilities. Step into benchwork to execute platform goals with tenacity, agility, and timeliness. 

• Execute experimental studies to optimize specificity, sensitivity, precision, accuracy, and/or linearity of analytical methods
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, contributing to the development of robust and reliable assays
• Troubleshoot assay development and instrument operation issues as they arise
• Document assay development activities in detailed protocols and reports in an electronic lab notebook (Benchling)
• Compose method procedures and train team members on new assays
• Run assays on samples generated during platform development studies
• Present experimental results and updates to internal teams
• Assist with general laboratory tasks as needed to ensure efficient operations

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and communicate experimental findings clearly and succinctly in oral, written, and visual formats.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications:

• B.S. (3+ years), M.S. (1+ years) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 1+ years’ experience working in drug development or CDMO setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and successful track record of identifying, onboarding, and developing new assays/technologies for nucleic acids.
• Hands-on experience in standard analytical technologies for nucleic acids including HPLC/UPLC (experience with IP-RP is beneficial), LC-MS/MS, UV-Vis, ELISA, capillary electrophoresis, and qPCR.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook (experience with Benchling is ideal)
• Strong communication, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of working effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, interacting with teams from other line functions.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and functions/tasks.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and rapidly growing biotech environment.
  

More About Flagship Pioneering

We are creative optimists and we would love for you to consider joining our team!  See all our open opportunities across Flagship Pioneering’s Ecosystem!

Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life sciences companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has applied a unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship is backed by more than $4.4 billion of aggregate capital commitments, of which over $1.9 billion has been deployed toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside more than $10 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises 41 transformative companies, including:  Axcella Health (NASDAQ: AXLA), Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI), Evelo Biosciences (NASDAQ: EVLO),  Foghorn Therapeutics, Indigo Ag, Kaleido Biosciences (NASDAQ: KLDO), Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Sana Biotechnology, Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Syros Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SYRS).

We believe pioneering is best done by teams, and that it is a process that can be taught, learned, and replicated.  Learn more about our Company Creation Model.

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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.

The salary range for this role is $81,000 - $107,250. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. FL87 currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on FL87's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.