# Senior Research Associate, Strain Engineering at Flagship Pioneering

- Company: Flagship Pioneering
- What the company does: Pioneering Partnerships Latest News.
- Company website: https://www.flagshippioneering.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Senior
- Location: Cambridge, MA USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $81K to $107K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/flagshippioneeringinc/jobs/8797877002?gh_jid=8797877002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/flagship-pioneering-senior-research-associate-strain-engineering/

## About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to support the development and optimization of microbial strain engineering for recombinant protein production. Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Microbial Strain Engineering, this individual will play a key role in genetic engineering of microbial strains in a fast-paced startup environment.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree (with 5-7 years of relevant research experience) or Master’s degree (with 3-5 years of relevant research experience) in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related discipline
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology, including design, isolation, and assembly of DNA
- Strong understanding of aseptic technique and microbial culture handling
- Strong communication, organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to independently execute experiments and troubleshoot routine process issues

Tags: Research/Discovery