Flagship Pioneering
Research Associate II, Protein Sciences
$74K–$94K
Cambridge, MA USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- 2–5 years of relevant research experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
About the job
Supports protein discovery, engineering, and characterization through microbiology, molecular cloning, protein expression and analysis, and high-throughput screening.
What you'll do
- Perform microbiology and laboratory operations, including media preparation, aseptic technique, cell banking, and lab upkeep.
- Design and execute cloning and DNA assembly workflows; analyze sequencing and maintain construct records.
- Express, analyze, and help purify proteins; support functional screening and document results.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with microbiology operations, including media and agar plate preparation, aseptic technique, and GLP.
- Strong hands-on molecular cloning experience, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, isolation, Golden Gate, and Gibson assembly.
- Experience with protein analysis techniques including SDS-PAGE and Western blot; ability to execute experiments independently and troubleshoot routine issues.
Nice to have
- Exposure to high-throughput screening and experience across multiple host organisms.
- Familiarity with Benchling or Geneious; protein purification and chromatography experience.
Pay
$74,000 - $93,500 (base salary)
Tools
PCR, Golden Gate, Gibson, NGS, Benchling, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, Geneious
AI focus
The role may use AI-assisted screening tools to review applicants’ application data; no AI-related research duties are stated.
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