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Experimental Systems Intern

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Location
Cambridge, MA USA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Co-Ops & Internships
Salary
$25 - $40
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated hands-on laboratory or experimental experience, ideally involving analytical chemistry, sensors, materials, environmental measurement, microfluidics, or hardware testing
  • Familiarity with experimental controls, replicates, concentration/dilution calculations, contamination control, and basic data interpretation
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort following protocols, recording data contemporaneously, and preserving unexpected or negative results
  • Comfortable building simple fixtures using CAD, 3D printing, laser-cutting, tubing, fasteners, or similar practical tools
  • Ability to work independently at the bench and communicate deviations or uncertainty promptly
Nice to have
  • Experience with small molecule sensing, gas sensing, headspace sampling, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, or materials characterization
  • Basic Python, MATLAB, R, or similar ability to inspect experimental data and QC outputs
  • Experience with Arduino-class hardware, sensors, data acquisition, or laboratory automation
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled development and research tools
  • Familiarity with Git-based workflows, structured experiment metadata, and reproducible data-analysis environments
What the job really is

As an Experimental Systems Intern at Flagship Pioneering, you will assist in developing a new method for measuring small molecule compounds using an advanced sensor platform. Your role will involve designing experiments, building fixtures, executing studies, and maintaining detailed records of experimental runs, all while collaborating closely with project leads. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of chemistry, sensing hardware, and experimental design.

Benefits
  • Pay range of $25 - $40 per hour
  • Potential transition into a full-time role based on performance
  • Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours
Things to weigh
  • Part-time commitment of 25-30 hours per week with multiple in-person laboratory days required
  • Short-term engagement not eligible for health and welfare benefits
  • Role involves a significant amount of detailed record-keeping and protocol adherence
  • Internship duration is 3-6 months, which may limit long-term career impact
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