Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control

Company Summary:

FL87, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases.

FL87 was founded by Flagship Pioneering, an innovation enterprise that conceives, creates, resources, and grows first-in-category life sciences companies. Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 groundbreaking companies over the past twenty years, all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological, industrial, and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and sustainability. These companies include Moderna (MRNA), Syros Pharmaceuticals (SYRS), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MCRB), Generate Biomedicines, Tessera Tx, Evelo Biosciences (EVLO), and Indigo Agriculture.

Position Summary:

We are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Scientist I/ II, Analytical Development and Quality Control to lead the development of novel methods to characterize novel nucleic acid therapeutics. We are looking for an individual who enjoys hands-on laboratory benchwork and brings scientific rigor and intellectual curiosity to their role. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment as part of a highly collaborative and rapidly growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the team to drive advancement of platform development and play a vital role in shaping our analytical capabilities. Step into benchwork to execute platform goals with tenacity, agility, and timeliness. 

• Lead the design, development, optimization, and execution of HPLC-based analytical methods (e.g., RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX) to support in-process, release, and stability testing.
• Develop, qualify, validate, and characterize GMP-compliant purity, SEC, and content methods for intermediates and drug products, with a strong emphasis on chromatographic workflows.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for chromatography methods during investigations of deviations, OOS/OOT events, assay failures, and other non-conformance issues.
• Provide technical leadership in HPLC troubleshooting, instrument maintenance coordination, data integrity practices, and chromatographic data review.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory documentation and complete, audit-ready analytical records.
• Collaborate effectively with QC, Manufacturing, and Process Development teams to enable program success across phases.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and communicate experimental findings clearly and succinctly in oral, written, and visual formats.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

 

 

Qualifications:

• PhD (1+ years) or M.S. (8+ years) in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Demonstrated in-depth expertise in HPLC, including method development, troubleshooting, system suitability design, chromatographic theory, and data interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with multiple chromatographic techniques (RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX, affinity, gradient optimization, detector setup/maintenance).
• Proven success developing and validating GMP analytical methods and supporting GMP operations.
• Experience with complementary analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, LC-MS, CE, ELISA, or other functional assays is beneficial.
• Experience working in a QC or cGMP laboratory environment with strong understanding of data integrity requirements (
• Strong communication, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of working effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, interacting with teams from other line functions.
• Strong organizational skills, precision in documentation, and ability to manage multiple analytical workflows simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and rapidly growing biotech environment.

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.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $143,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. FL87 currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on FL87's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.