Scientist/Sr. Scientist, Translational Immunology

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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 Senior Scientist or Scientist who wants to develop the next breakthrough discovery and therapeutics platform? We are seeking a determined, impact-driven Senior Scientist or 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:

  • Design, develop, and optimize in vitro immune assays, including cell-based assays, ELISAs, neutralization assays, functional tests, etc.
  • Engage with and oversee CROs to plan and execute mouse model experiments
  • Analyze and interpret immunological and serological data
  • Lead strategy and planning of early-stage research to identify, evaluate, and champion new ideas and technologies
  • Work with external vendors to introduce new technologies and equipment to FL72
  • Produce, analyze, and communicate scientific insights to the scientific and management teams
  • Work effectively with a cross-functional team to contribute to the vision, strategy, and tactics of the organization

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. scientist with 3+ years of industry or post-doctoral experience in immunology or related disciplines
  • Experience with immune based assays is required (ELISA, MSD, Luminex, ELISPOT, multi-parameter flow cytometry, single-cell sorting for RNA sequencing)
  • Extensive hands-on experience in blood and tissue sample processing, cell culture (primary human and mouse cells and cell lines), and in vitro and cell-based assays (activation/proliferation, differentiation, receptor-ligand neutralization, ADCC, ADCP, CDC)
  • Significant experience with developing in vitro (ELISA, neutralization assays, etc.) and/or cell-based assays using primary human and mouse B cells is highly preferred
  • Experience in immunization and animal models is a plus
  • Experience in operating liquid handling robots is a plus.
  • Experience creating commercial pipelines is a plus
  • Motivated and curious with a demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and technical setting
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner; both verbally and written context
  • Adaptive and a quick learner, efficient in multi-tasking and troubleshooting

 

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