# Research Associate I/II, Formulation & Process Development at Flagship Pioneering

- Company: Flagship Pioneering
- What the company does: Pioneering Partnerships Latest News.
- Company website: https://www.flagshippioneering.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Associate
- Location: Cambridge, MA USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $65K to $94K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/flagshippioneeringinc/jobs/8797908002?gh_jid=8797908002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/flagship-pioneering-research-associate-i-ii-formulation-and-process-development/

## About the role

This role will be a foundational hire supporting our formulation and product development efforts, with a primary focus on the development, screening, and optimization of dried powder formulations. The individual will play a critical hands-on role in executing formulation strategies using techniques such as lyophilization and spray drying, while contributing experimental rigor, physical insight, and data-driven decision-making to early-stage platform development.

## What they're looking for

- BS or MS degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, materials science, biotechnology, or related discipline
- RA I: BS with up to 2 years of relevant industry experience
- RA II: BS with 2-4 years or MS with 0–2 years of relevant industry experience
- Grounding in physical chemistry or materials science principles relevant to dried systems, including glass transition behavior, crystallinity, moisture interactions, and excipient effects strongly preferred
- Familiarity with analytical and characterization techniques for powders and solid-state materials (e.g., DSC, TGA, particle sizing, microscopy, bulk property measurements) is preferred
- Proven ability to work independently in a dynamic, early-stage research environment is preferred

Tags: Research/Discovery