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Senior Scientist I, Aerosol Design & Transport

Flagship PioneeringCambridge, MA USA
On-site Full-time $126K/yr - $159.5K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications: PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Strong background in aerosol physics and particle technology. Experience with experimental design and data analysis. Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

About the job

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Flagship Pioneering is a leading bioplatform innovation firm dedicated to inventing and building transformative companies that aim to make a significant impact on the world. By merging top-tier scientific talent with entrepreneurial visionaries, we mobilize the resources necessary to support bold innovations. Our endeavors in human health, sustainability, and beyond accelerate scientific advancements across a spectrum of fields, including disease detection and treatment, nature-positive agriculture, and cutting-edge AI applications.

What distinguishes Flagship is our unique capacity to propel science and technology forward by integrating innovation, company formation, and capital investment under one roof—an approach that is largely unprecedented. Our scientific pioneers, entrepreneurial leaders, and expert capital managers are aligned in a structured process that facilitates transformative innovation for the benefit of both humanity and the planet.

We have founded companies that tackle some of society's most pressing challenges, including delivering vaccines to billions during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding cures for chronic diseases, enhancing health outcomes, and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.

Flagship Pioneering has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, acknowledging our positive social and environmental contributions, and we have also been honored on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.

THE ROLE

We are on the lookout for a Senior Scientist to spearhead the design, characterization, and optimization of aerosolizable particle systems. This pivotal role involves developing a comprehensive understanding of engineered particles during their generation, dispersion, and transport in air, and translating that knowledge into robust and scalable material and system designs.

The Senior Scientist will operate at the intersection of materials science, aerosol physics, and experimental engineering. You will lead the development of aerosol testing capabilities, shape experimental strategies, and connect particle design with airborne performance. This individual will play a vital role in establishing core methodologies and driving projects from concept to validation.

In this highly collaborative position, you will work closely with formulation, process development, and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration between particle design, production processes, and real-world deployment challenges.

About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering is dedicated to creating impactful innovations that address global challenges through a unique model that combines scientific expertise with entrepreneurial spirit, driving advancements in health, sustainability, and technology.

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