Lab Technician, Formulations (Contract)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Flagship Pioneering is a platform innovation company that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps. Those big leaps in human health, sustainability and beyond exponentially accelerate scientific progress in areas ranging from disease detection and treatment and nature-positive agriculture to novel applications of AI that are driving the creation of new technologies.   

What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance science and technology by uniting innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our scientific founders, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and transform for the benefit of people and planet.   

Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. 

THE ROLE

This role will support formulation development and laboratory operations with a primary focus on executing hands-on processing, analytical testing, and sample management activities for dried powder and liquid formulations. The Contract Lab Technician will work closely with the formulations team to support routine laboratory activities, in-process testing, microbiological assays, and fill/pack operations. Work Schedule: This position requires availability for one of the following shifts, Monday through Friday: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Spray Dryer Operation & Maintenance

• Operate spray drying equipment in accordance with established protocols
• Monitor process parameters to ensure consistent and safe operation
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of the spray dryer and
• associated instruments
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety and quality standards

1. Formulation Preparation

• Aliquot and prepare liquid formulations according to defined recipes and
• protocols
• Accurately measure and mix components while maintaining proper
• documentation
• Ensure proper labeling and handling of all materials

1. Sample Handling & Logistics

• Coordinate packaging, shipment, and receipt of samples to and from CROs and
• CMOs
• Maintain accurate records of sample inventory, shipment status, and chain of
• custody
• Ensure compliance with shipping and handling requirements

1. Fill & Pack Operations

• Execute fill and pack procedures for both powdered and liquid products
• Follow standard protocols for packaging, labeling, and storage
• Perform basic quality checks to ensure product consistency and integrity

General Expectations

• Adhere to all safety, quality, and documentation standards
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and escalate any deviations
• Support team operations to ensure efficient and reliable process execution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or associate degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of laboratory, manufacturing, or process operations experience preferred.
• Experience following SOPs and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Ability to safely handle laboratory chemicals, powders, and biological materials.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and handling routine laboratory tasks.

LOCATION:  Cambridge, MA

ABOUT FLAGSHIP PIONEERING:

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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The salary range for this role is $24 - $30. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. FL112 currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on FL112's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.