(Senior) Scientist, Cell Biology

Company Summary:

FL108 Inc., is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a groundbreaking delivery technology platform. FL108 is focusing on designing and testing protein-based delivery modalities. Our vision is to enable targeting and internalization of a variety of payloads. FL108 is backed by Flagship Pioneering, bringing the vision and resources to guide FL108 from platform validation to real-world solutions that meaningfully improve patient care.

Position Summary:

FL108 is seeking a highly motivated (Senior) Scientist, Cell Biologist to play a vital role in the company’s efforts to design and test novel delivery approaches. The candidate must be independent, goal oriented, have excellent communication skills and be willing to work in a highly dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. This is a unique opportunity to drive the growth of an early-stage biotechnology company where you can contribute to the next frontier of genetic medicines. We are looking for collaborative, enthusiastic problem-solvers to join our team, driven by a shared goal of making a practical impact.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to design, plan and execute experiments that support research activities, project goals and platform development.
• Establish quantitative cell assays to measure cell targeting, internalization and delivery of various payloads
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents and instruments
• Troubleshoot challenging technical, experimental and instrumental issues
• Meticulously record and analyze data
• Serve as a key contributor to the development of new technologies in genetic medicines.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD in cell biology or related field
• Experience in developing quantitative assays for cell targeting and payload delivery
• Hands-on experience with generating cell lines (stable or transient)
• Hands-on experience with fluorescence-based complementation assays
• Experience with confocal imaging
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• A dynamic problem solver and self-starter
• Candidates of various experience levels will be considered. Position to be determined commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with molecular biology and cellular assays with a variety of readout technologies, such as qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence.
• Experience in oligo therapeutics is a plus
• Experience in AOCs & ADCs is a plus

About Flagship

Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in generation of over 500 patents, initiation of over 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents and an aggregate value of more than $90 billion. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

Flagship Pioneering is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.