What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate, LNP Production position at Flagship Pioneering, Inc.?
The Company:
FL85 is a Flagship-backed, privately held biotechnology company on a mission to transform the current approach to information molecule therapeutics to unlock their full therapeutic potential. In recent years, we have begun to experience the power of information molecules in treating historically undruggable diseases and in designing therapies with unprecedented turnaround times. FL85’s platform integrates nanoparticle development with world-class informatics technologies and a novel pipeline of experimentation and discovery to drive a new generation of highly effective, therapeutically relevant information molecule therapies. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!
"Flagship Pioneering has conceived of and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Indigo Agriculture. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally on Fortune’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies."
Position Summary
FL85 is seeking a highly talented and motivated individual to develop lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for the delivery of information molecules. The candidate will contribute to the continual improvement of the FL85 platform, supporting multiple partners to advance novel delivery vehicles for various nucleic acid cargos. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in LNP formulation, as well as good communication and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, produce, and characterize LNP formulations to support preclinical research and drug development of genetic medicines
- Support the production of LNP formulations across multiple process scales
- Collaborate with scientists across the organization to advance company objectives
- Thoroughly document results in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- BS/MS in life sciences or engineering, with 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Experience producing and characterizing nucleic acid LNPs is strongly desired
- Familiarity with common LNP analytical characterization techniques
- Experience with high throughput screening of LNPs would be a plus
- Experience with a variety of LNP process techniques and equipment scales would be a plus (mixers, pumping systems, TFF, etc.)
- A strong team player with the ability to work both independently and on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Comfortable delivering against challenging commitments
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
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.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
