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Flagship Pioneering · 3 days ago

Senior Scientist, Nanoparticle Synthesis

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute synthesis methods to create solid-state inorganic nanoparticles with specific properties

Design the synthesis and, where applicable, surface modifications to integrate nanoparticles into formats suitable for characterization and testing

Work with the broader experiment team to establish nanoparticle integration strategies and performance evaluation methods

Design and perform characterization experiments to validate nanoparticle properties as-synthesized and in testbed/device-integrated states

Design data processing, data interpretation, and quality control algorithms for nanoparticle characterization data and collaborate with the computational team to implement these algorithms

Work with the automation team to design and source instrumentation to automate or otherwise accelerate nanoparticle synthesis

Work with the data science to team to establish expressive machine representations of synthesis methods and recipes to enable both stringent data management and automation of the design and execution of synthesis recipes

Analyze, report, and present findings of experiments to the FL97 research team

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Nanoparticle synthesisNanoparticle characterizationIntegration of nanoparticlesCatalysisIndustry experienceAcademic achievementPublication in journalsProblem-solvingHard-workingAttention to detailIndependent thinking communicationTeamworkChemical transformationsElectrochemical testingMembrane electrode assembly manufacturingWorkflow automation

Required

Hands-on and direct experience working with multiple nanoparticle synthesis methods such as sol-gel, co-precipitation, hydrothermal synthesis, chemical vapor deposition, and physical vapor deposition

Hands-on and direct experience working with multiple nanoparticle characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, XRF, BET, and DLS

Experience integrating nanoparticles into a variety of testbed formats while retaining functionality

Experience with nanoparticle deployment for catalysis

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Strong self-starter and independent thinker, with strong attention to detail

Demonstrated industry experience or academic achievement, as evidenced by publications in quality journals

Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner

Eager to work with highly skilled and dynamic teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and technical setting

Preferred

Experience with thermocatalytic chemical transformations

Experience with electrochemical testing of nanoparticles

Experience with membrane electrode assembly manufacturing

Experience with workflow automation

Company

Flagship Pioneering

Glassdoor

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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

201-500 employees

http://flagshippioneering.com

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