Associate Scientist
Flagship Pioneering, Inc. · Cambridge, MA USA
Posted 8 days ago · $96,000 - $126,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Flagship Pioneering, Inc..
About this role
The Associate Scientist role at Quotient involves contributing to early drug discovery projects, particularly in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Daily tasks include designing and executing in vitro experiments, performing various laboratory techniques, and analyzing scientific data while collaborating with a cross-functional team. The position requires a strong background in molecular biology and immunology, with a focus on validating drug mechanisms and translational relevance to human disease.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- BS or MS in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of industry experience for MS or 5+ years for BS
- In depth understanding of cellular and molecular biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, transfection, CRISPR, western blots, qPCR, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry
- Prior experience running cell-based compound screening assays
- Prior experience in an industrial setting
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Nice to have
- Proficiency with RNA-seq, cloning and image analysis
- Previous experience with lentiviral transductions or AAV transfection/transduction
What you get
- Healthcare coverage
- Annual incentive program
- Retirement benefits
- Broad range of other benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Salary range provided, but compensation depends on various factors
- Fast-paced and dynamic team environment may not suit everyone
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