Hiring: Associate Scientist Company: Flagship Pioneering Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 17:58:08 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Early Drug Discovery, In Vitro Assays, Cell-Based Assays, Primary Human Cells, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, Western Blotting, CRISPR, Compound Screening, GLP, ELN, Inflammatory & Autoimmune Diseases, Translational Validation Experience: - BS with 5+ years of industry experience, or MS with 3+ years of industry experience - Prior experience in an industrial setting - Experience with experimental design, assay execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, and data interpretation Required Skills: - In-depth understanding of cellular and molecular biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, transfection, CRISPR, western blots, qPCR, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry - Prior experience running cell-based compound screening assays - Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and proficiency with Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) - Ability to design, optimize, and implement robust in vitro experiments - Execution of biochemical and cell-based assays using recombinant proteins, mammalian cell lines, and primary cells - Conduct in vitro and ex vivo assays including overexpression, knockdown, knockout, stimulation, and cytokine profile or functional assays - Strong organizational and record-keeping skills - Excellent attention to detail, sense of urgency, and creative problem-solving Qualifications: - BS or MS in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline - Goal-oriented, highly motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment - Execution-focused and team-oriented - Desirable: Proficiency with RNA-seq, cloning, and image analysis - Desirable: Experience with lentiviral transductions or AAV transfection/transduction Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!