Scientist, Next Generation Sequencing (Molecular Biology)

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Company Summary:

Flagship Labs 72, Inc. (FL72) is a well-funded, early stage biotechnology company founded by Flagship Pioneering that is developing a new category of immune therapeutics. FL72 was founded through Flagship’s venture creation engine, where companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), and Editas Medicines (NASDAQ: EDIT) were conceived and created. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of nearly 100 scientific ventures resulting in $20+ billion in aggregate value, 500+ issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents.

Position Summary:

Are you a highly motivated NGS expert who wants to develop the next breakthrough discovery and therapeutics platform? We are seeking a determined, impact-driven Scientist with a results-driven attitude and attention to detail who will drive critical research, strategy, and optimization. As one of the first ten employees, you would join a dynamic, diverse and inclusive team with ample opportunity to grow into a leadership role as we expand. This role requires a results-driven attitude and an eagerness for continued innovation. The ideal candidate must be highly collaborative, self-motivated, and eager to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement processes for high throughput NGS library generation and analysis
  • Develop and execute pooled cloning, NGS and other nucleic acid technologies that underly our platform technology
  • Perform molecular assays and techniques including PCR, HT cloning, mutagenesis, and plasmid preparation
  • Collaborate closely with our immunology and protein sciences
  • Generate and analyze high diversity plasmid libraries
  • Integrate data analyses across a high-throughput biopanning platform for biologic hit discovery
  • Produce, analyze and communicate scientific insights to the scientific and management teams

Qualifications:

  • PhD in molecular biology, bioengineering or related disciplines
  • Deep experience in high-throughput molecular biology, including advanced molecular cloning techniques
  • Experience in NGS library processes including pooled library preparation, sequencing, and analysis such as amplicon sequencing, single molecule barcoding, pooled NGS, yeast display enrichment libraries or other similar HT techniques
  • Experience in high diversity DNA library generation and analysis
  • Bioinformatics and statistics skills, including experience with Python or R
  • Hands-on experience with therapeutic development and discovery is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results independently and collaboratively
  • Adaptive and a quick learner, efficient in multi-tasking and troubleshooting

 

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