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.

The Role

FL97 is seeking a dedicated and skilled  (Sr.) Research Associate, Protein Sciences to join our team. As a Research Associate, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary research efforts focused on building and automating artificial intelligence-driven processes across a variety of valuable applications.

The ideal candidate has superior technical skills in one or more of these areas and thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative startup environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Development and refinement of expression systems for efficient protein synthesis.
• Optimize conditions for high-yield and high-quality protein production.
• Perform molecular cloning, mutagenesis, and other genetic manipulation for strain development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating and utilizing liquid handlers and robotic systems for automated laboratory processes.
• Collaborate with biologists, machine learning scientists, software developers, and other engineers to develop and optimize AI-driven processes.
• Track and maintain excellent data records in formats amenable to computational workflows.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.

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 or master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biological engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience
• Familiarity with cell-free expression systems
• Strong hands-on experience with cloning, expression, and purification of biological molecules, including proteins and nucleic acids.
• Experience with bacterial cell culture techniques, including growth, maintenance, and transformation
• Familiarity with automation techniques and high-throughput screening methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with liquid handlers and robotic systems for automated laboratory processes
• Familiarity with Python programming for data analysis and automation is a plus

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

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

More About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology 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.