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Lab Operations Specialist

Flagship Pioneering
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Watertown, MA
Operations
Role: Lab Operations Specialist, Chemistry at Abiologics supporting Synteins discovery, focusing on laboratory workflow optimization across chemistry, biology, and automation. Responsibilities include managing laboratory inventories, coordinating logistics, maintaining instrumentation (e.g., HPLC-MS, peptide synthesizers), and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. The role involves collaborating closely with multidisciplinary research teams to ensure high-quality science progression and supporting infrastructure development. Requirements: BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry; 4+ years lab experience in biotech, pharma, or academia; experience with laboratory instrumentation, inventory systems, and process automation; strong organizational skills and effective communication. Preferred qualifications include proficiency with laboratory information management systems and experience in a fast-paced research environment. High-Value: biotechnology focus on synthetic therapeutics (Synteins), early-stage company growth, laboratory infrastructure development, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and process automation. The position is based in a laboratory setting with a focus on operational excellence to accelerate therapeutic discovery pipelines.