Hiring: Research Associate I/II, Formulation & Process Development Company: Flagship Pioneering Location: Watertown, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 17:58:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Formulation Development, Process Development, Lyophilization, Spray Drying, Dried Powder Formulations, Particle Size & Morphology, Thermal Analysis, Moisture Content, Mixing Protocols, Milling Operations, 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 - Perform in-process checks to ensure robustness of formulated material - 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 establishing long-term formulation workflows, best practices, and standards Qualifications: - Foundational hire supporting formulation and product development efforts - Ability to contribute experimental rigor, physical insight, and data-driven decision-making to early-stage platform development - Collaborative mindset to work closely with process development partners - Comfort operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment Compensation: - Not specified in the job posting 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!