FL97 | Cambridge, MA Director/Senior Director, Synthesis

Flagship Labs 97 Inc. (FL97) is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. FL97 is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.Our Physical Sciences effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.At FL97, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.The Role:

FL97 is seeking a thoughtful and dynamic Director/Sr Director of Synthesis to join our team. The individual will help to shape our physical sciences synthesis efforts through the leadership of an exceptional team, ideation of new scientific campaigns, and establishment of critical capabilities and valuable workflows. The role reports into the Head of R&D.Responsibilities:

Lead a team of scientists and engineers across all synthesis effortsContribute to the ideation of new scientific campaigns in an effort to bring new materials for sustainability into the worldExecute synthesis steps in scientific campaignsWork closely with Product Managers to design ideal synthesis workflows, and clearly communicate synthesis resultsTroubleshoot workflows and instruments related to synthesis effortsProvide expertise to Product Managers to support the development of target product profiles, updating synthesis capabilities as needed to deliver product candidatesCollaborate with Characterization, Testing, Software, ML, and Automation/Engineering teams to ensure data flow from all synthesis capabilitiesCollaborate with Physical Sciences leadership to identify consultants to support new capability buildsProject manage the build of experiment capabilities and their deployment in science campaignsManage synthesis CAPEX including vendor relationships and budget requestsAssist in synthesis strategy and planning for new and existing automated and autonomous workflows with deep integration of AIDemonstrate clear and thoughtful communicationQualifications:

Experience synthesizing materials in a variety of form factorsExperience with methods for scalingExperience in design and execution of synthesis across multiple methods, e.g. PVD, CVD, sol-gel, hydrothermal, etc.Experience with material assembly or device integrationPreferred Qualifications:

Experience with automation of synthesis methodsExperience with online monitoring of synthesisExperience with regulatory requirements for commercialization of materialsCan balance strategic thinking while executing and getting into the weeds on a regular basisOrganized with strong project management skillsData focused with experience dominated by experimental knowledge and a leaning towards data science and computationClear decision-maker, rapid learner, with an appetite for speed. Fervent desire to coach a team in that directionValues, communicates, and interacts with others with high levels of transparency and respect with the acumen to engage and influence at all levels within the companyLocation:

Cambridge, MAEqual Employment Opportunity

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