AI-Driven Sensor Systems Intern (Part-Time, Cambridge)

Flagship Pioneering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Experimental Systems Intern. Senior undergraduate or master's students will help characterize a new sensor platform for small molecule sensing, developing repeatable workflows and robust experimental records.

You will design experiments, build fixtures with CAD/3D printing, run controlled studies, and document data in real time. Potential transition to full-time based on performance and project needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory or experimental experience in analytical chemistry, sensors, materials, or hardware testing.
• Familiarity with experimental controls, replicates, concentration/dilution, contamination control, and data interpretation.
• Comfort building fixtures with CAD/3D printing, laser-cutting, tubing, or similar tools.
• Ability to work independently at the bench and report deviations promptly.

Responsibilities

• Help design and execute controlled small molecule sensing experiments.
• Build, iterate, and qualify experimental fixtures for headspace exposure, airflow, sample positioning, and environmental control.
• Prepare and run concentration-series, blank, repeatability, recovery, and interference experiments.
• Characterize sensor response, stability, drift, reproducibility and recovery.
• Follow protocols precisely and record metadata in real time for traceability.
• Maintain organized experimental records and data handoffs for reproducibility.
• Review outputs with the team to distinguish true sensor signals from artifacts.
• Support automation ideas and higher-throughput experiment development.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical chemistry

CAD & 3D printing

Data recording & analysis

Independent bench work

Education

BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Arduino hardware

Git workflows

Job description

Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Experimental Systems Intern. Senior undergraduate or master's students will help characterize a new sensor platform for small molecule sensing, developing repeatable workflows and robust experimental records.

You will design experiments, build fixtures with CAD/3D printing, run controlled studies, and document data in real time. Potential transition to full-time based on performance and project needs.