Flagship Pioneering · 4 months ago
FL68: Senior Research Associate, Bioprocessing
Flagship Labs 68 (FL68) is a privately held biotechnology company developing a novel cell therapy platform. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate to optimize platform capabilities and assist in pre-clinical studies by culturing mammalian cells in bioreactor systems.
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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
Qualification
Required
Experience in culturing of mammalian cells in bioreactor systems
Ability to develop and implement protocols for the efficient use of bioreactors in stem cell culture and differentiations
Support efforts in small-scale bioreactor process optimization
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
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
Preferred
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
Experience with continuous perfusion processes for mammalian cell culture
Experience with coding for automated systems
Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)
Must possess a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to evolving job requirements and priorities
Company
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.
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