Senior Research Systems Analyst: AI-Enabled Lab Platforms

Flagship Pioneering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Senior Research Systems Analyst to administer and optimize core research platforms powering scientific discovery across its portfolio. You will translate stakeholder requirements into configurations, provide Tier 2/3 support, and stand up systems for emerging companies.

You will stay current on AI features within these platforms and create practical use cases and training materials for bench scientists and data consumers alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Bioinformatics or life sciences; equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting, configuring, or administering laboratory or data management systems within the life sciences industry.
• Hands-on experience with one or more core research platforms (e.g., Benchling, CDD Vault, Quilt, AWS, Code Ocean, Seqera, or similar ELN/LIMS/data management tools).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and an interest in how AI features are embedded into enterprise research platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to create clear technical documentation, training materials, and user-facing guidance for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess platform capabilities and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, science-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize core research systems including ELN, LIMS, data management platforms, and other scientific tools including Benchling, CDD Vault, Quilt, AWS, Code Ocean, and Seqera.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and translate requirements for R&D applications into actionable configurations.
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and troubleshooting for research, scientific, and data management systems.
• Monitor system performance and coordinate with IT on uptime and capacity; manage vendor relationships for supported platforms.
• Partner with Flagship Labs and Pioneering Medicines startups to stand up and configure core research systems.
• Implement system configurations, data structures, and integrations tailored to each company's stage.
• Train startup teams on platform best practices and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for future integrations and platform enhancements as portfolio companies grow.
• Work with researchers and IT to deliver integrated solutions and translate scientific needs into system requirements.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and IT project delivery for the Research Systems team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Bioinformatics or life sciences

Tools

Benchling

CDD Vault

Quilt

AWS

Code Ocean

Seqera

Job description

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Senior Research Systems Analyst to administer and optimize core research platforms powering scientific discovery across its portfolio. You will translate stakeholder requirements into configurations, provide Tier 2/3 support, and stand up systems for emerging companies.

You will stay current on AI features within these platforms and create practical use cases and training materials for bench scientists and data consumers alike.