Hiring: Research Associate I/II, Formulation & Process Development Company: Flagship Pioneering Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:58:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Formulation Development, Process Development, Lyophilization, Spray Drying, Dried Powder Formulations, Milling Operations, Particle Size & Morphology, Thermal Analysis, Moisture Content, Bulk Properties, 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 environment 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 operations, including in-process checks - Characterize dried powder products using analytical and physical methods (e.g., particle size and morphology, thermal analysis, moisture content, bulk properties) - Document critical parameters, identify sources of variability, and generate data relevant to scale-up, tech transfer, or external partnerships - Maintain rigorous experimental documentation and generate high-quality summaries, figures, and datasets - Contribute to formulation workflows, best practices, and standards Qualifications: - Foundational hire supporting formulation and product development efforts - Ability to work closely with process development partners to produce robust, stable, and scalable processes - Strong experimental rigor, physical insight, and data-driven decision-making - Comfortable working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment 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!