Flagship Pioneering · 19 hours ago
Senior Research Associate, Cell & Molecular Biology
Cambridge, MA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $107K/yr
2+ years expFL111 Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a groundbreaking small molecule technology platform. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate with expertise in Cell and Molecular Biology to develop assays, screen compounds, and integrate mechanism of action.
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Responsibilities
Mammalian cell culture of both cancer cell lines and primary cells, including generation of genetically modified cell lines
Confident, competent and agile in establishing new, and running existing, cell-based and biochemical assays
Self-starter who can work cross-functionally between in vitro Biology and in vivo pharmacology groups
Analyze complex datasets, use appropriate statistics, provide meaningful interpretation
Collaborate with team to develop experimental plans, document results in an ELN, and make presentations to report findings to team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cell and Molecular Biology or a related field (e.g. Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering), with at least 2-4 years of laboratory experience in bio-pharmaceutical industry
experience with plate-based competition biochemical assays, Western analysis and immunofluorescence
experience with small molecule drug discovery, including compound management
hands-on experience with human/mouse cells (immortalized and primary) and using various delivery technologies (e.g. transfection, transduction, nucleofection, etc)
experience with ELN systems and data analysis workflows and database storage and retrieval
candidates of various experience levels will be considered. Position to be determined commensurate with experience
Preferred
Experience with CRISPR-based gene manipulation: knockout, interference activation
Experience with high content imaging, flow cytometry and quantitative PCR
Hands-on experience with human PBMCs
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Annual incentive program
Retirement benefits
Broad range of other benefits
Company
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Noubar Afeyan
Founder and CEO
Chuck Carelli
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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