Flagship Pioneering
FL87 | Cambridge, MA Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Pharmacology
Flagship Pioneering, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Pharmacology
Cambridge, MA USACompany Summary:FL87, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases.FL87 was founded by Flagship Pioneering, an innovation enterprise that conceives, creates, resources, and grows first-in-category life sciences companies. Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 groundbreaking companies over the past twenty years, all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological, industrial, and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and sustainability.Position Summary:We are searching for a motivated
Sr. Research Associate
to drive in vivo studies using our novel nucleic acid therapeutics platform. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working with animal models and brings scientific rigor, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm to their role. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, operating as part of a highly collaborative and rapidly growing team.Key Responsibilities:Execution and analysis of animal experiments to assess in vivo efficacy, safety, and PK/PD profiles of novel nucleic acid therapeutics.Design and perform bioanalytical assays downstream of in vivo pharmacology work.Provide scientific and technical perspectives to advance platform development.Develop in-house capabilities to support work performed at CROs.Effectively communicate experimental findings in oral, written, and visual formats.Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.Qualifications:BS or MS in relevant discipline with 2+ years of industry experience. Level will be based on experience.Experience executing in vivo studies across multiple different routes of administration, ideally involving gene delivery and/or nucleic acid-based therapeutics in rat or mouse.Mastery in collecting material (blood, tissue, etc.) for ex vivo analysis and processing with ex vivo analytical assays such as ELISA, FACS, MSD, qPCR, etc.Experience with histological tissue analysis (IHC/IF, ISH, H&E, etc.) is a plus.Experience with various mouse and rat models of diseases is a plus.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and rapidly growing biotech environment.Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.Application Note:
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.
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Cambridge, MA USACompany Summary:FL87, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases.FL87 was founded by Flagship Pioneering, an innovation enterprise that conceives, creates, resources, and grows first-in-category life sciences companies. Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 groundbreaking companies over the past twenty years, all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological, industrial, and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and sustainability.Position Summary:We are searching for a motivated
Sr. Research Associate
to drive in vivo studies using our novel nucleic acid therapeutics platform. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working with animal models and brings scientific rigor, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm to their role. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, operating as part of a highly collaborative and rapidly growing team.Key Responsibilities:Execution and analysis of animal experiments to assess in vivo efficacy, safety, and PK/PD profiles of novel nucleic acid therapeutics.Design and perform bioanalytical assays downstream of in vivo pharmacology work.Provide scientific and technical perspectives to advance platform development.Develop in-house capabilities to support work performed at CROs.Effectively communicate experimental findings in oral, written, and visual formats.Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.Qualifications:BS or MS in relevant discipline with 2+ years of industry experience. Level will be based on experience.Experience executing in vivo studies across multiple different routes of administration, ideally involving gene delivery and/or nucleic acid-based therapeutics in rat or mouse.Mastery in collecting material (blood, tissue, etc.) for ex vivo analysis and processing with ex vivo analytical assays such as ELISA, FACS, MSD, qPCR, etc.Experience with histological tissue analysis (IHC/IF, ISH, H&E, etc.) is a plus.Experience with various mouse and rat models of diseases is a plus.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and rapidly growing biotech environment.Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.Application Note:
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.
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