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Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology and Sequencing

Flagship Pioneering · Cambridge, MA USA · On-site

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About the role

What if… you could pioneer a new approach to designing life’s most essential molecules? We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and technically strong Sr. RA to join our Assay Development team. This role owns the next-generation sequencing and high-throughput cloning that generate the design-build-test-learn data powering our platform —

What they're looking for

  • B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience, M.S. with 3+ years
  • Extensive hands-on experience performing NGS library preparation, library QC, and sequencer operation on Illumina MiSeq and NextSeq platforms
  • Hands-on experience performing Gibson, Golden Gate, and related molecular cloning workflows
  • Demonstrated ability to generate high-quality, reproducible data with rigorous documentation and sample tracking
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams
  • Clear communicator who works effectively in fast-paced, collaborative laboratory environments
More about this role

What if… you could pioneer a new approach to designing life’s most essential molecules?

FL116, backed by Flagship Pioneering, is an early-stage biotechnology company transforming the way biomolecules are synthesized. Our innovative platform has the potential to transform how critical research, diagnostic, and therapeutic molecules are manufactured. We are seeking passionate problem solvers ready to make a profound impact on biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and technically strong Sr. RA to join our Assay Development team. This role owns the next-generation sequencing and high-throughput cloning that generate the design-build-test-learn data powering our platform —

You will run Illumina MiSeq i100 and NextSeq 2000 instruments end to end, build and QC large pooled variant libraries, and partner closely with enzyme engineering, chemical biology, and computational colleagues to turn sequencing output into actionable insight.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and own core molecular biology capabilities within a fast-paced, collaborative startup. You are a hands-on experimentalist who thrives on rigorous execution, cares about...

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