Company Overview:

Invaio Sciences, a Flagship Pioneering company, is a multi-platform technology company that unlocks the potential of the planet’s interdependent systems to address pressing agricultural, nutritional, and environmental challenges. Founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2018, Invaio leverages discoveries from diverse fields including human therapeutics, agriculture, environmental science, and advanced manufacturing. The company’s deep understanding of the physiology of insects, plants, and trees, together with its novel integrated solutions approach, promises to refine agricultural practices and reduce the need for pesticides globally.

We don’t think in small steps. We think in giant leaps. We are driven by the pursuit of new ideas, new innovations, and new ways of thinking. We know that every one of us matters and that our success depends on our ability to work together in a diverse community. We believe we are at our best as a company when our employees are thriving and foster a culture that provides opportunities to grow and develop professionally, while also having fun.

No matter who you are, Invaio is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, and community to help guide us as we build a better Invaio. Every voice, every perspective matters.

Invaio Sciences, Inc., was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering, an early-stage life sciences innovation company. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of around 100 science-based companies, resulting in more than $30 billion in aggregate value, thousands of patents, and a pipeline of more than 50 clinical development programs.

Invaio is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, with offices in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA; Basel, Switzerland; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Position Overview:

Our Invaio Research & Development team based in Cambridge, MA is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to join our Analytical Sciences team. A successful candidate will join a dynamic team that plays a central role in collecting and interpreting analytical data in support of multiple R&D projects spanning Invaio’s pipeline of innovative crop health solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibilities for this position focus on executing analytical procedures and quantifying new actives in diverse matrices such as soil and plant tissue.
• Responsible for day-to-day analytical testing using several techniques, including but not limited to HPLC, LCMS, and ELISA..
• Implements and optimizes specific analytical assays to measure small molecule active ingredients, lipids, peptides, proteins and other molecules in various samples, with an emphasis on increasing throughput and reducing turnaround time, under the guidance of more senior R&D staff.
• Participates in day-to-day lab operations. Accurately follows SOPs, manages the lab, electronic records, and maintains existing instruments to support current projects and platforms.
• Analyzes and interprets data, prepares reports and creates new report templates in an electronic notebook such as Benchling to document laboratory results.
• Frequent interactions with R&D team members through regular team and one-on-one meetings; supports project leads, key internal and external stakeholders to meet project deadlines.
• Writes protocols, SOPs and manages overall documentation of laboratory procedures and processes.

Qualifications (Requirements)

• BS or MS in any area of chemistry or biology, with 1-2 years of industry experience highly preferred.
• Technical knowledge in HPLC, ELISA and LCMS
• Experience using HPLC, LCMS, ELISA, and other analytical methods to characterize and quantify small molecules and biopolymers including peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and lipids.
• Experience in method development, validation, and data analysis are preferred.
• Experience with analytical tools (e.g., XCalibur, Open Lab, MassLynx) is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Inquiries & Considerations:

Invaio is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of diversity development. Invaio will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.