Senior Histology R&D Associate — Contractor

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

Annual incentive program

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Mirai Bio, a privately-held biotechnology company founded by Flagship Pioneering, is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Histology contractor to support the Platform Group. The role involves hands-on histology, cell culture, and in vitro assays within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The successful candidate will work independently and with a collaborative team, applying histology expertise and data interpretation to advance genomic medicine technologies and partner programs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline.
• BS + 5 years of relevant industry or research experience; MS + 3 years of relevant experience.
• Previous histology evaluation and in vitro cell-based assays required.
• Strong cell culture experience with protocol execution and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue processing for histology and plate-based assays.
• Review data slides for immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence readouts.
• Manage external vendors/CROs for histology assays.
• Develop or optimize assays based on lab techniques.
• Document assay results accurately in ELN or equivalent system.

Skills

Histology evaluation

In vitro cell assays

Cell culture

Independent cross-functional work

Analytical data interpretation

Education

BS in Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

MS in Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Tools

Lipid nanoparticles experience

Job description

Mirai Bio, a privately-held biotechnology company founded by Flagship Pioneering, is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Histology contractor to support the Platform Group. The role involves hands-on histology, cell culture, and in vitro assays within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The successful candidate will work independently and with a collaborative team, applying histology expertise and data interpretation to advance genomic medicine technologies and partner programs.