Flagship Pioneering
(Senior) Scientist, Optical Technologies
$100K–$180K
Cambridge, MA USA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
FL120 - Experience
- No specific number of years stated; welcomes experienced scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and advanced graduate students.
- Education
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in physics, biophysics, chemistry, engineering, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
About the job
Develops and applies optical microscopy and vibrational spectroscopy experiments to characterize biological systems and establish experimental capabilities for a new platform.
What you'll do
- Design and run optical and vibrational spectroscopy experiments; troubleshoot instrumentation and improve data quality and reproducibility.
- Coordinate internal and external experiments, and develop and document workflows, protocols, and SOPs.
- Identify promising applications and contribute to the venture’s scientific strategy and technical roadmap.
What they ask for
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in physics, biophysics, chemistry, engineering, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
- Deep hands-on experience developing and applying optical microscopy and vibrational spectroscopy techniques.
- Strong experimental background and ability to independently execute and troubleshoot complex experiments.
- Solid understanding of optical instrumentation physics and engineering, and sound judgment distinguishing biological signals from technical artifacts.
Nice to have
- Experience developing or optimizing advanced Raman or IR spectroscopy; biological sample experience is also valued.
- Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar), or experience with external collaborators, startup, translational, or interdisciplinary research.
Pay
$100,000 - $180,000 (base salary)
Tools
optical microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, Raman microscopy, IR spectroscopy, CARS, SRS, photothermal IR, Python
AI focus
Application data may be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools.
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