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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.

Experimental Systems Intern

Flagship Pioneering, Inc. · Cambridge, MA USA

Posted 14 days ago · $25 - $40

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This role has been open
14 days
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
89% of Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
high
50 stale, 1 reposted of 100 open
Hiring momentum
144 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As an Experimental Systems Intern at Flagship Pioneering, you will assist in developing a new method for measuring small molecule compounds using an advanced sensor platform. Your role will involve designing experiments, building fixtures, executing studies, and maintaining detailed records of experimental runs, all while collaborating closely with project leads. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of chemistry, sensing hardware, and experimental design.

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benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated hands-on laboratory or experimental experience, ideally involving analytical chemistry, sensors, materials, environmental measurement, microfluidics, or hardware testing
  • Familiarity with experimental controls, replicates, concentration/dilution calculations, contamination control, and basic data interpretation
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort following protocols, recording data contemporaneously, and preserving unexpected or negative results
  • Comfortable building simple fixtures using CAD, 3D printing, laser-cutting, tubing, fasteners, or similar practical tools
  • Ability to work independently at the bench and communicate deviations or uncertainty promptly

Nice to have

  • Experience with small molecule sensing, gas sensing, headspace sampling, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, or materials characterization
  • Basic Python, MATLAB, R, or similar ability to inspect experimental data and QC outputs
  • Experience with Arduino-class hardware, sensors, data acquisition, or laboratory automation
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled development and research tools
  • Familiarity with Git-based workflows, structured experiment metadata, and reproducible data-analysis environments

What you get

  • Pay range of $25 - $40 per hour
  • Potential transition into a full-time role based on performance
  • Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours

Worth weighing

  • Part-time commitment of 25-30 hours per week with multiple in-person laboratory days required
  • Short-term engagement not eligible for health and welfare benefits
  • Role involves a significant amount of detailed record-keeping and protocol adherence
  • Internship duration is 3-6 months, which may limit long-term career impact

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