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Experimental Systems Intern

Flagship Pioneering · Cambridge, MA USA · On-site

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About the role

We are developing a new method to measure small molecule compounds using an advanced sensor platform. We are seeking a hands-on Experimental Systems Intern to help characterize its performance and establish a rigorous, repeatable experimental workflow.

What they're looking for

  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated hands-on laboratory or experimental experience, ideally involving analytical chemistry, sensors, materials, environmental measurement, microfluidics, or hardware testing
  • Familiarity with experimental controls, replicates, concentration/dilution calculations, contamination control, and basic data interpretation
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort following protocols, recording data contemporaneously, and preserving unexpected or negative results
  • Comfortable building simple fixtures using CAD, 3D printing, laser-cutting, tubing, fasteners, or similar practical tools
  • Ability to work independently at the bench and communicate deviations or uncertainty promptly
More about this role

Time commitment: Part-time, approximately 25–30 hours per week; schedule must include multiple in-person laboratory days

Duration: 3–6 months, with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on performance, project needs, and mutual interest

Level: Senior undergraduate or master's student

Flagship Pioneering is a company that creates companies, building ground-breaking platforms that change the world. We are a brave and bold organization of creative- thinkers with insurgent mindsets and corporate-builders with incumbent expertise. What if... we could harness the power of data with AI to create breakthroughs and accelerate the creation of new technologies? This is the question that Flagship Pioneering seeks to explore with our latest AI-focused business unit. Our mission is to create, launch, and scale breakthrough ventures that transform how we live, work, and connect. We build companies from zero to one, with cutting-edge AI, exceptional user experience, and a strong vision to pioneer an AI-native future.

We are developing a new method to measure small molecule compounds using an advanced sensor platform. We are seeking a hands-on Experimental Systems Intern to help...

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