Senior Research Systems Engineer – AI-Enabled Platforms

flagshippioneeringinc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering seeks a Senior Research Systems Analyst to administer core research platforms (Benchling, CDD Vault, Quilt, AWS, Code Ocean, Seqera) and translate scientific needs into practical configurations for bench scientists and data consumers.

You'll collaborate with researchers, bioinformatics engineers and IT colleagues to stand up platforms, provide Tier 2/3 support, train users, and stay current on AI features to unlock value across Flagship's portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on platform expertise in research systems (ELN/LIMS) and data platforms.
• Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into system configurations.
• Experience providing Tier 2/3 support for research and data management systems.
• Ability to train researchers and create enablement resources (docs, guides).
• Proactive mindset for platform improvements and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize core research systems including ELN, LIMS, and data management platforms like Benchling, CDD Vault, Quilt, AWS, Code Ocean, Seqera.
• Gather, document, and translate R&D requirements into actionable configurations.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Monitor performance, coordinate with IT for uptime, manage vendor relationships.
• Onboard portfolio companies and stand up platforms tailored to their research needs.
• Train startup teams and develop knowledge bases and training materials.
• Stay current on AI features and identify practical use cases for researchers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Benchling

CDD Vault

Quilt

AWS

Code Ocean

Seqera

Job description

Flagship Pioneering seeks a Senior Research Systems Analyst to administer core research platforms (Benchling, CDD Vault, Quilt, AWS, Code Ocean, Seqera) and translate scientific needs into practical configurations for bench scientists and data consumers.

You'll collaborate with researchers, bioinformatics engineers and IT colleagues to stand up platforms, provide Tier 2/3 support, train users, and stay current on AI features to unlock value across Flagship's portfolio companies.