Senior Research Associate/Research Associate, Immunology

Cygnal, a new biology platform company, was founded by Flagship Pioneering to pioneer the field of exoneural biology - the impact of the peripheral nervous system on cancer, the immune system, metabolism, and regeneration. The company is applying cutting-edge neuroscience to elucidate novel therapies to treat cancer progression and metastasis, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, and other diseases.
Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life sciences companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has applied a unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $30 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship is backed by >$3 billion of aggregate capital commitments, of which over $1.4 billion has been deployed toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside >$10 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem includes Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI ), Evelo Biosciences (NASDAQ: EVLO ), Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA ), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY ), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB ), and Syros Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SYRS ).

Position Summary

Cygnal is seeking a Sr. Research Associate/Research Associate to join our Immunology team, working closely with our scientists to develop and perform assays and identify targets and therapeutics. The candidate must be independent and goal oriented, and willing to work in a highly dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

The Sr. Research Associate/Research Associate responsibilities include:

• Independently design, execute and interpret laboratory research in immunology that drives project goals. Communicate these results regularly at team meetings.
• Work in a scientific team environment to determine and prioritize experiments that enable project decision-making and progression.
• Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature, as well as investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement.
• Efficiently work across teams, departments and disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/BS and a minimum of 3-5 years related laboratory experience, working in a cell biology laboratory in biotech/pharma or academic environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with one or more of the following assays: primary immune cell-based assays, multi-panel immunophenotyping, cell isolation from primary tissues, immunological ex vivo bioassays.
• Strong conceptual knowledge in cellular and molecular immunology.
• Understanding of in vivo disease models for testing candidate therapeutics aimed at modulating the immune system would be advantageous.
• Efficient time management, excellent organizational and communication skills, problem solving skills and a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment.

RECRUITING & 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.