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About the role
We are seeking a motivated, highly collaborative, and technically versatile Principal Scientist to help build FL132’s amyloid research platform from the ground up. This is a hands-on role at the interface of protein biophysics, chemical biology, structural biology, and drug discovery: producing assay-grade amyloid proteins, developing and qualifying rigorous aggregation and structural assays, and characterizing amyloid aggregates to advance therapies for amyloidogenic diseases. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- PhD. in structural biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, biophysics, physical chemistry, or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant industry or postdoctoral experience
- Hands-on recombinant protein expression, purification, and QC ideally with intrinsically disordered or aggregation-prone proteins
- Deep expertise with kinetic assays of protein aggregation, familiarity with global kinetic-fitting of resulting data
- Familiarity with amyloid aggregation mechanisms and strain/seeding biology, and with cofactor/inducer systems
- Motivated team-player and effective independent contributor with strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills
More about this role
Flagship Labs 132 (FL132) is an early-stage biotechnology company founded to address unmet need for patients with amyloidogenic diseases. This is a unique opportunity to be one of the first employees of a biotech startup that combines an innovative mindset with the resources and know-how of Flagship Pioneering. This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility for a scientist who is excited to set technical direction from day one and, over time, help build the team.
FL132 is backed by Flagship Pioneering, a company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures advancing human health and sustainability, including Moderna, Generate Biomedicines, and Alltrna.
We are seeking a motivated, highly collaborative, and technically versatile Principal Scientist to help build FL132’s amyloid research platform from the ground up. This is a hands-on role at the interface of protein biophysics, chemical biology, structural biology, and drug discovery: producing assay-grade amyloid proteins,...
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