The Company:

FL85 is a Flagship-backed, privately held biotechnology company on a mission to transform the current approach to information molecule therapeutics to unlock their full therapeutic potential. In recent years, we have begun to experience the power of information molecules in treating historically undruggable diseases and in designing therapies with unprecedented turnaround times. FL85’s platform integrates nanoparticle development with world-class informatics technologies and a novel pipeline of experimentation and discovery to drive a new generation of highly effective, therapeutically relevant information molecule therapies. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

"Flagship Pioneering has conceived of and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Indigo Agriculture. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally 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."

Position Summary

FL85 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Analytical Development Scientist I/II to lead the development of novel methods to characterize lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), nucleic acid cargo, and constituent delivery components.  The scientist will be a vital part of the Technical Development team, playing a key role in shaping FL85’s analytical development capabilities. This is a hands-on role, where the successful candidate will have strong experience with analytical assay development for nucleic acids (RNA) and LNP formulations.

 Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize novel methods to characterize nucleic acid LNP composition, structure, and function; particularly for the delivery of RNA molecules.
• Develop approaches using biophysical, biochemical, immunoassays, cell-based assays, and molecular assays with line-of-sign to GMP
• Provide technical guidance and hands on support for method development and testing
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support research, formulation, and process development efforts. 
• Participate in integration of some assays into high-throughput/automated platforms.
• Manage relationships with CROs & contribute to strategy for internal and external testing
• Author and review SOPs for analytical protocols, technical documents, and reports

Qualifications

• BS (+8 years experience ), MS (+6 years experience ), or PhD (+2 years experience) in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, biophysics, or related discipline
• Expertise with methods specifically for LNP and nucleic acid (mRNA/RNA) characterization, especially particle (size) characterization
• Experience with biochemical and/or biophysical (eg. particle size) methods: HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS/MS, LC-CAD, CE, UV-Vis, DLS, NTA)
• Exposure to cell-based, immunoassay (eg. ELISA), and molecular (eg. PCR) methods
• Background with analytical method development with line-of-sight to CMC/GMP.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable delivering against challenging commitments
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

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