Hiring: Research Associate I/II, Formulation & Process Development Company: Flagship Pioneering Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:58:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Formulation Development, Process Development, Lyophilization, Spray Drying, Freeze Drying, Milling, Powder Characterization, Thermal Analysis, Moisture Content, Mixing Protocols, Scale-Up, Tech Transfer, Experimental Design, Data Interpretation Experience: - Hands-on experience in formulation and process development, with a focus on dried powder formulations - Experience executing lyophilization, spray drying, and milling operations - Background in experimental design, data interpretation, and documentation within an early-stage or fast-moving environment - Exposure to process development and scale-awareness activities (e.g., scale-up, tech transfer, or external partnerships) is a plus Required Skills: - Design and execute mixing protocols for solid and liquid mixtures, optimizing for uniformity, stability, viscosity, temperature, and pH - Execute protocols for production of dried formulations via spray drying, freeze drying, and milling, including in-process checks to ensure robustness - Characterize dried powder products using analytical and physical methods such as particle size and morphology, thermal analysis, moisture content, and bulk properties - Document critical process parameters, identify sources of variability, and generate data relevant to scale-up and tech transfer - Maintain rigorous experimental documentation and produce high-quality summaries, figures, and datasets for internal decision-making - Contribute to establishing long-term formulation workflows, best practices, and standards Qualifications: - Foundational hire mindset with a hands-on, execution-focused approach - Strong experimental rigor, physical insight, and data-driven decision-making - Ability to collaborate closely with process development partners - Comfort operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment - Strong documentation and communication skills to support internal decision-making 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!