Hiring: Research Associate I/II, Bioprocess Development Company: Flagship Pioneering Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 17:58:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Microbial Fermentation, Bioprocess Development, Bench-Scale Bioreactors, Recombinant Protein Production, Aseptic Technique, Microbial Culture, Fed-Batch, Process Development, Fermentation Analytics, Laboratory Operations Experience: - Hands-on experience in microbial fermentation, microbiology, bioprocess development, or related laboratory environments - Experience operating and maintaining bench-scale bioreactors for microbial fermentation workflows - Preferred: Experience with fed-batch processes Required Skills: - Operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting shake flask and bench-scale microbial fermentation systems - Executing batch and fed-batch experiments in support of process development objectives - Preparing media, inoculum, and feed solutions for fermentation runs - Setting up, sterilizing, calibrating, and maintaining fermentation reactors - Performing routine analytical work, including OD measurements and metabolite analysis - Strong understanding of aseptic technique and microbial culture handling - Strong organizational and documentation skills - Ability to independently execute experiments and troubleshoot routine process issues - Contributing to safe, rigorous laboratory operations - Collaborating closely with strain engineering, downstream, and analytical teams Qualifications: - Highly motivated, hands-on, and technically rigorous - Comfortable operating independently in a dynamic research setting - Excited to help build and scale a fermentation platform from the ground up - Reporting to the Senior Scientist I, Bioprocess Development 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!