Flagship Pioneering · 10 hours ago
(Senior) Scientist, Lipid and Polymer Science
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
0+ years expFlagship Labs 110 Inc. (FL110) is a privately held, early-stage technology company developing a fully integrated platform for next generation proteomics. The role involves designing, synthesizing, and characterizing lipids, polymers, and functional materials to support the development of innovative protein sequencing platforms.
FinanceVenture CapitalFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design, synthesize, and optimize novel lipids, polymers, and functional materials for research and product development applications
Develop and execute synthetic routes for small molecules, oligomers, and polymers, including scale-up considerations
Evaluate lipid membrane and material functionality in nanopore-based assays and devices
Perform materials characterization, including:
NMR, LC-MS, GPC/SEC
DSC, TGA, DLS, rheology, and surface analysis (as applicable)
Establish structure–property relationships to guide iterative material design
Troubleshoot synthetic challenges and optimize reaction conditions for yield, purity, and reproducibility
Work with and/or manage projects with CROs
Maintain detailed experimental documentation and data integrity
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 0-5 years of industry experience
Demonstrated experience with organic synthesis and polymer synthesis
Strong understanding of lipid chemistry and analysis
Proficiency in analytical and characterization techniques (e.g., NMR, MS, GPC/SEC, DSC, TGA, DLS, rheology)
Experience designing experiments independently and interpreting complex datasets
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced research environment
Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of scientific ownership
Preferred
Strong understanding of polymer architectures and material structure–function relationships
Experience with multiple types of polymerization initiation such as photo-initiated polymerization
Experience working with biomolecules and protein chemistry
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
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