Flagship Pioneering, Inc. - Senior Research Associate, Translational
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• 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 - $107,300. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Mirai Bio currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Mirai Bio's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. • Create a Job Alert • Interested in building your career at Flagship Pioneering, Inc.? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Responsibilities
• Independently perform experiments related to in vivo and in vitro LNP using lab techniques that include flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, mouse and NHP sample processing, cell isolation, ELISAs, plate-based reporter assays, cell killing assays, transfection, and protein binding assays • Develop new in vitro bio-assays or optimize existing ones based on in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques • Analyze and accurately document assay results in an electronic lab notebook or other technical reporting formats • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • M.S. or B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 3+ years (M.S.) or 5+ years(B.S.) of relevant experience • Previous experience with immune cell isolation and flow cytometry characterization is required • Comfort with handling and processing NHP & Mouse tissue samples • Strong primary and cell line culture experience, including experience executing protocols, troubleshooting assays, and carrying out literature searches for method evaluation and refinement • Knowledge of immunology, experience working with LNPs, and familiarity with performing BLI on octet instruments is a plus • Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally with highly skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and technical environment • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills • Motivated, curious, and comfortable working with highly technical projects and personnel • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner • Comfortable delivering against challenging commitments • WHAT WE VALUE • Scientific rigor and attention to data quality and reproducibility • Curiosity and a problem-solving mindset • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment • Clear and concise communication across disciplines • Ownership and accountability in driving projects forward • LOCATION: Cambridge, MA • LOCATION: • Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies 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. • At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.
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