Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, Gene Assembly and Cloning

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Company Summary:
Flagship Labs 68, Inc. is a well-funded, biotechnology company generated by Flagship Pioneering’s unique company creation process.  FL68 is primed to revolutionize cell therapeutics by re-imagining the types of functions that cells can perform in patients. We are seeking highly motivated and uniquely creative scientists to push our science to the next level and create these game-changing medicines.

Position Summary:
FL68 is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Research Associate to construct and maintain our mammalian expression plasmids. The position will involve working closely with our protein engineering and cell design teams to bring novel plasmid designs into the lab using standard molecular cloning techniques in e. Coli. Primarily, the candidate will use HiFi DNA assembly to build plasmids from gene blocks and restriction-digested backbones. General expertise in molecular cloning and organization skills are key for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble new constructs via gene assembly
  • Standard plasmid techniques including growth in e. Coli
  • Work with software to design primers and validate sequencing results
  • Work with CROs for sequencing and production of new plasmids
  • Maintain organized databases and storage of materials

Key Requirements:

  • BS or MS with at least 4 years of relevant molecular cloning experience
  • Reliable, organized, and team oriented
  • Additional experience with mammalian cell culture is preferred

 

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