Associate Engineer in Research Operations - Characterization

Join Engine as a Senior Associate in Community OperationsAt Engine, we empower visionary founders who are tackling the world's most critical challenges in areas such as climate change, health, and advanced technologies. Our commitment includes providing robust support through founder programs, access to shared infrastructure and labs, and the opportunity to connect with a diverse national network of corporate partners, investors, and industry experts.

Join eGenesis as a Senior Clinical Research AssociateAt eGenesis, we are at the forefront of innovation in biotechnology, developing human-compatible engineered organs to combat the critical global organ shortage. Our cutting-edge genome engineering platform allows for extensive gene modifications, effectively removing biological barriers and introducing protective human transgenes. Our leading program, EGEN-2784, involves a genetically engineered porcine kidney currently under a multi-patient Expanded Access study at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). We are proudly headquartered in Cambridge, MA, and are dedicated to making a significant impact on healthcare.We are currently in search of a highly skilled Senior Clinical Research Associate with over 4 years of experience in monitoring intricate clinical trials within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven expertise in managing investigative sites, conducting site qualifications, initiation, routine monitoring (both on-site and remote), and closeout visits while ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and study protocols. You will be tasked with overseeing site performance, preserving data integrity through source data verification and CRF review, and maintaining timely documentation in eTMF, CTMS, and EDC systems. Additionally, you will support site start-up activities, provide training for investigators and site staff, and offer operational guidance to academic medical centers, particularly those with limited IND experience. The right candidate will possess strong capabilities in identifying operational risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies, and managing high volumes of clinical data to uphold patient safety, data quality, and study compliance. Reporting to the Lead CRA or Clinical Operations leadership, you will execute monitoring strategies and facilitate consistent oversight of assigned sites. We value collaboration and are looking for a team player who can work closely with investigative sites and cross-functional teams to enhance enrollment, address operational challenges, and ensure inspection readiness.

About the Cambridge Boston Alignment InitiativeThe Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a pioneering nonprofit research organization committed to fostering research and education aimed at ensuring a safe and beneficial transition to advanced artificial intelligence systems. Our initiatives encompass producing original research and propelling AI safety research through innovative fellowship programs.Our inaugural summer fellowship cohort has already achieved significant milestones, including the publication of a spotlight paper at the Mechanistic Interpretability Workshop at NeurIPS and accepted papers at ICLR, with some fellows securing positions at Goodfire and Redwood Research. Following a successful launch in 2025, we are poised for rapid growth in 2026, planning to host multiple fellowship cycles (Fall, Spring, and Summer), double the fellowship cohort, and quadruple our team.Refer us candidates, and receive a $5,000 reward if they are hired.The RoleAs the Fellowship Operations Associate, you will be integral to the operational framework of CBAI's fellowship programs, ensuring that fellows, mentors, and staff can perform at their best without obstacles. Your responsibilities will encompass daily logistics, such as coordinating meals and A/V setups for speaker events, as well as organizing social and community events that make CBAI an attractive place to work. You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate spaces and resources across fellowship cycles, and guarantee the smooth execution of all events, from informal reading groups to full-cohort poster days. This position offers a high level of ownership and visibility; when operations run smoothly, the impact is evident, and when challenges arise, you will be the problem-solver.Fellowship Operations (0.7 FTE)Oversee daily operational logistics during active fellowship cycles, including meal coordination, A/V setup for speaker events, and collaboration with the Operations Site Manager at our Harvard Square officeSource, book, and manage venues for fellowship events, including workshops, speaker series, poster days, and other program milestonesCoordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for visiting speakers and mentorsManage relationships with vendors and contractors, including sourcing new vendors, negotiating terms, and ensuring quality and reliability over timeProcure and manage supplies, equipment, and resources necessary to support fellows and staff

Our Mission Speechify aims to make information accessible through audio. The platform lets users listen to articles, documents, and books on their own schedule, at work, while commuting, or during downtime. Like streaming changed audio entertainment, Speechify is changing how people consume written content. The company leads its category and continues to grow rapidly. Role Overview The Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences, joins a team responsible for the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify’s product across multiple platforms. This position suits engineers who enjoy working where product and infrastructure meet, and who bring a strategic approach to designing APIs and systems that improve the user experience. What You Will Do Work closely with Product Teams to define project scopes, streamline feedback loops, solve integration and user experience challenges across teams, and deliver solutions through Speechify’s cross-platform SDK. Improve existing features by optimizing performance, reducing load times, and refining parsing through new abstractions and algorithm updates. Build and deploy cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and tasks using Kotlin. Location This role is based in Cambridge, MA, USA.

THE ROLE As an Associate or Senior Associate within Molly Gibson’s Pioneering Business Unit (PBU) at Flagship Pioneering, you will engage in the ideation, research, and refinement of innovative venture hypotheses. Your primary responsibilities will include validating critical biological and technological unknowns and transforming rigorously tested concepts into a NewCo centered on scientific advancements. You will play a pivotal role in the origination of the company, encompassing the early stages of identifying and recruiting essential partners and advisors, establishing foundational intellectual property, leading the recruitment of the initial scientific team, and fostering a productive team culture. In this position, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the expansive Flagship ecosystem to leverage comprehensive support for your ventures. A successful candidate will become the authority on the foundational science of the enterprise, articulate and frame the strategic direction, and translate this strategy into actionable plans, operationalizing them alongside a Principal or Partner from the venture creation team.

At HyperLight, we are pioneering the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics, a transformative technology that facilitates high-performance and scalable optical components across various fields including AI and datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, and quantum computing. Established in 2018 and supported by prominent venture capital, we are dedicated to advancing the mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.Our flagship TFLN Chiplet™ platform represents a groundbreaking modular integrated architecture designed for scalability and manufacturability, ensuring seamless integration into complex systems. This platform provides an exceptional blend of performance and industrial readiness, allowing system developers to rapidly deploy our technology across diverse applications. We collaborate closely with our customers and suppliers throughout all phases—from conceptualization and design to prototyping and mass production—to ensure a smooth transition to TFLN photonic technology.We believe that our platform is a cornerstone in the golden age of integrated photonics, empowering humanity to reach new heights. Our world-class team comprises experts in engineering, business, and operations, all united by core values of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and practical solutions. Driven by a shared commitment to excellence, we embrace challenges with curiosity, humility, and a profound care for one another.Join us in making a significant impact in a dynamic, collaborative, and rapidly growing environment.

Join Scismic, a trailblazing biotech startup in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to developing groundbreaking mRNA-modulating therapies aimed at curing a wide array of genetic disorders. Our innovative platforms are being applied to address critical challenges in neurological diseases, heart conditions, and muscular dystrophies.Position Overview: We are seeking a Research Associate (RA-I or RA-II) who possesses a creative approach, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to help propel our therapeutic candidates towards clinical application. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients with serious unmet medical needs while working alongside our esteemed scientific team, including our visionary scientific co-founders. In this role, you will work closely with the in vivo pharmacology team to evaluate the effects of therapeutic lead candidates. The Research Associate will engage with animal models for rare genetic diseases, executing experiments that quantify molecular, cellular, and physiological outcomes, as well as supporting in vivo dosing studies and additional research activities within the in vivo pharmacology team. This position is ideal for a driven scientist eager to advance their knowledge in neuroscience, physiology, and gene therapy, all while contributing to the welfare of patients affected by rare diseases.

At Aditum Bio, we are dedicated to providing patients with access to transformative medicines. Co-founded by industry leaders Joe Jimenez, former CEO of Novartis, and Mark Fishman, former President of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, our firm explores scientific avenues with significant medical implications and seeks drug candidates that meet these opportunities. What sets Aditum apart is our commitment not only to identifying and licensing drug candidates but also to defining, preparing for, and conducting the initial definitive clinical trials.Position Summary:The Senior Associate will collaborate closely with Aditum Bio partners to identify promising investment opportunities and facilitate the due diligence processes related to these opportunities, including modeling and simulation. This role is critical throughout the investment lifecycle, from defining initial areas of interest to assisting in diligence, deal negotiations, and new company formation.Specific Responsibilities:Research and propose potential investment ideas. The Senior Associate will explore various pathways and indications, develop investment theses, and validate these with Aditum Partners, Advisors, and externally curated experts.Conduct research to uncover new investment opportunities. The Associate will engage with key contacts and prospects to evaluate drug assets that may interest the Aditum Bio investment team.Participate in scientific review panels: Collaborate with Aditum Bio partners and scientific advisors to discuss interim findings and utilize feedback to refine research and recommendations.Manage deal diligence and transactions: Perform due diligence on therapies of interest, including scientific, clinical, and financial evaluations. Work alongside Aditum Bio experts to develop clinical strategies, development plans, and budgets. Present findings to the Aditum Bio Investment Committee and collaborate with external partners on deal discussions and transactions.Lead new company incubation and operations: Assist in the incubation of new companies and operational activities.

farsyt seeks a Senior Insurance Producer based in Cambridge, MA. This role centers on building lasting relationships with clients and helping them navigate their insurance decisions. Role overview The Senior Insurance Producer works closely with both new and existing clients. The focus is on understanding each client’s unique insurance needs and recommending solutions that support their financial security. What you will do Develop and maintain strong connections with clients Assess individual insurance requirements and suggest suitable coverage options Guide clients through the insurance process, providing clear communication and dependable support Look for opportunities to expand client portfolios and contribute to business growth

Serif Biomedicines, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, is a privately-held biotechnology company developing gene therapy approaches for diseases without current effective treatments. Founded by Flagship Pioneering, the company is part of a network that includes organizations such as Moderna, Syros Pharmaceuticals, and Evelo Biosciences. Role overview This Research Associate position centers on cell biology research, with a focus on understanding how nucleic acids function within cells. The role is laboratory-based and involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. What you will do Culture and maintain a range of cell lines, including immune and non-immune cells. Design, perform, and refine assays to study nucleic acid function in primary cells and established cell lines in vitro. Communicate experimental plans and results through presentations and written reports, maintaining thorough electronic lab records. Work both independently and as part of a diverse research team.

gopuff is seeking a full-time Operations Associate to join the team in Cambridge, England. Reporting to the Site Leader, this role supports daily warehouse operations and helps keep the site running efficiently. Operations Associates play a key part in ensuring customers receive their orders reliably and on time. What you will do Pick and pack items for customer orders Receive and organize new inventory as it arrives Coordinate with delivery riders to ensure smooth order fulfillment What we look for Consistent reliability and perseverance, especially when things get busy or challenging A positive approach and readiness to support teammates Comfort working in a warehouse environment, including in varying weather conditions Interest in helping a company that focuses on meeting customers’ everyday needs gopuff values team members who bring fresh ideas and are open to trying new approaches. Those who love snacks will feel right at home here.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Flagship Pioneering is a leading platform for innovation that not only invents but also builds transformative companies that aim to change the world. By uniting some of the most brilliant scientific minds with entrepreneurial builders and the necessary capital, we empower them to make bold advancements. Our efforts catalyze progress in crucial areas such as healthcare, sustainability, and beyond, driving scientific breakthroughs ranging from disease detection and treatment to sustainable agriculture and innovative AI applications. What distinguishes Flagship is our unique ability to propel science and technology forward by integrating innovation, company creation, and capital investment into a cohesive process that is largely unprecedented. Our team of scientific founders, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers collaborate through a systematic approach designed to foster innovation and transformation for the benefit of humanity and the planet. Many of the companies we have established have tackled some of humanity's most pressing challenges, including vaccinating billions against COVID-19, curing chronic diseases, enhancing human health, preventing illnesses, and improving agricultural resilience and sustainability. Flagship has received accolades on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list for two consecutive years and has been recognized on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. THE ROLE We are on the lookout for a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Laboratory Operations Associate to become a vital part of our rapidly expanding team. This role involves supporting our research team by managing laboratory operations and ensuring safety protocols are followed, while also addressing day-to-day operational needs and implementing best practices within the lab. The ideal candidate will assist in optimizing R&D operations, support purchasing processes, and contribute to ongoing projects. A high degree of organization, adaptability to a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and strong collaboration skills are essential.

About Flagship Pioneering, Inc. Flagship Pioneering is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to inventing and nurturing platform companies that have the potential to revolutionize human health, sustainability, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we have successfully launched over 100 companies that tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as vaccinating billions against COVID-19, curing difficult diseases, enhancing human health, preventing illness, and improving agricultural resilience and sustainability. Our commitment to impactful innovation has earned us recognition on FORTUNE's 'Change the World' list, highlighting companies that make a significant social and environmental impact, and we have appeared on Fast Company's annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Position Summary: We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our Communications and Public Affairs team as the Senior Director of Communications. In this role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of communications and branding strategies for a selection of companies within Flagship Pioneering's diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in biotech corporate communications and excel in a fast-paced, startup atmosphere. This is a remarkable opportunity to influence the trajectory of groundbreaking life sciences and technology firms across human health, agriculture, and AI sectors. This full-time role requires in-office presence four days a week in Cambridge, MA. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic counsel to the founders and leadership of emergent Flagship companies (Flagship NewCos) in developing their brand, voice, foundational messaging, and overall communication strategies. Oversee brand development, visual identity, and website design for NewCos, collaborating with external agencies. Create and implement tailored, integrated communication strategies for company launches, encompassing all written content, media engagement, and social media components. Manage PR agency support as necessary. Develop and execute communication strategies for both NewCos and more established companies (Flagship GrowthCos), including milestone announcements, internal communications, social and digital media strategies, speaking opportunities, and issue management, in close collaboration with company leadership.

Gopuff seeks full-time Operations Associates to join the Cambridge operations team. This position reports to a Site Leader and supports daily warehouse activities that keep the business moving. Role overview Operations Associates play a hands-on role in the warehouse, handling tasks such as picking and packing orders, receiving new inventory, and working closely with delivery riders. Each day brings a mix of responsibilities that help ensure customers receive their essentials quickly and reliably. What we look for Determination and a positive attitude Enjoyment in tackling challenges and solving problems Ability to work collaboratively with team members Creativity and willingness to try new approaches A genuine interest in snacks is a plus About Gopuff Gopuff delivers everyday essentials to customers at any hour, no matter the weather. The company values reliability, innovation, and a drive to reshape retail. Operations Associates are key to making this possible in Cambridge.

Join our dynamic team at Integrated Resources, Inc. as a Senior Associate. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with talented professionals. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your expertise to drive our initiatives forward, ensuring excellence in all aspects of our work.

Overview: Gopuff is seeking dedicated full-time Operations Associates (OAs) to join our dynamic operations team in Cambridge. Reporting directly to a Site Leader, OAs are vital to our mission and embody qualities such as drive, resilience, positivity, and enthusiasm for overcoming challenges. Your role will encompass various warehouse duties including picking, packing, receiving products, and collaborating with our delivery riders.At Gopuff, we are committed to delivering everyday essentials to our customers—day or night, rain or shine. We are building a team of innovative thinkers, ambitious dreamers, and adventurous risk-takers who are eager to revolutionize the retail landscape at an unprecedented pace. And yes, a love for snacks is a bonus!

About Farsyt Farsyt is building AI-driven solutions to reshape insurance services. The team focuses on automation, data, and artificial intelligence to improve how insurance is bought, sold, and managed. Role Overview This is a hands-on role as a Founding Engineer or Senior Software Engineer based in Cambridge, MA. Work directly with the founding team to take the core product from early development through launch. The environment is small, venture-backed, and moves quickly. Team members take on broad responsibilities and see their work make a visible impact. What You Will Do Design and build essential systems, including backend architecture, APIs, and data models. Create workflows powered by AI to automate manual insurance processes. Integrate with external tools and communication systems, often dealing with unreliable or fragmented sources. Develop automation systems using large language models (LLMs), with a focus on reliability and managing failures. Architect and maintain asynchronous, event-driven systems involving queues, workers, and long-running tasks. Deliver results quickly, moving from idea to production in days rather than months. Make key technical decisions that influence the company's direction. This role offers flexibility and the chance to help define both what gets built and how it is built.

As a Cake Decorator at Shaw's Supermarkets, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service at our Bakery service counter. Your primary responsibility will involve not only decorating cakes using both freehand techniques and decorating kits but also engaging with customers to fulfill their bakery needs. You will stay updated on product prices, ingredients, and availability, and embody a friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive attitude to enhance customer satisfaction.Your duties will encompass preparing, baking, and packaging bakery products, ensuring they are visually appealing and properly stocked in display cases for customer purchase. You will interact with customers directly, providing personalized service and effectively handling orders. Additionally, you will maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Bakery area, ensuring a sanitary and inviting environment.Key Responsibilities:Expertly decorate cakes and create frosting, ensuring high-quality presentation.Provide courteous service in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.Utilize retail selling techniques to enhance customer engagement and increase sales.Operate various bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers, to prepare products for sale.Stock and maintain product displays, ensuring product quality through regular checks.Lift and manage bakery products, adhering to safety standards while working in varied temperature environments.Handle customer inquiries and orders efficiently, both in-person and over the phone.

Join our dynamic team at Integrated Resources Inc. as a Senior Operations Associate. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for optimizing operational processes and enhancing productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver exceptional results. Your analytical mindset and problem-solving skills will be crucial in identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.