The Company
Cygnal, a new biology platform company, was founded by Flagship Pioneering to pioneer the field of exoneural biology – the impact of the peripheral nervous system on cancer, the immune system, metabolism, and regeneration. The company is applying cutting-edge neuroscience to elucidate novel therapies to treat cancer progression and metastasis, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, and other diseases.

Flagship Pioneering conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life sciences companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has applied a unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $30 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship is backed by >$3 billion of aggregate capital commitments, of which over $1.4 billion has been deployed toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside >$10 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem includes Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ: DNLI), Evelo Biosciences (NASDAQ: EVLO), Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Syros Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SYRS).

 
The Position
Cygnal is seeking a Scientist to help us advance the novel science of Exoneural Biology in Oncology and to develop therapeutic hypotheses via model development, target ID and validation and drug discovery. The candidate must be highly motivated, creative, and goal oriented, and able to efficiently complete multiple projects in parallel. The candidate will be responsible for the direction and execution of projects, including novel assay development, in vitro proof-of concept, and in vivo translational studies, and aligning the scientific plan with corporate objectives. We are searching for individuals with a proven track record in development of innovative assays and methodologies. The candidate should be enthusiastic, innovative, and comfortable in working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
 
Responsibilities
  • Generate ideas and design experimental plans for novel screening platforms
  • Generate ideas and design experimental plans for target identification and validation in vitro and in vivo
  • Execute experiments, generate and analyze data, and communicate data to scientific team and executive management
  • Lead and collaborate with other scientists and research associates to achieve company objectives
  • Manage external research relationships with academic and commercial partners
 
Skills & Abilities
  • Experience in pooled/arrayed CRISPR screening and/or other novel screening technologies
  • Experience in target identification and validation, using both genetic tools and compounds for target manipulation.
  • Experience in innovative assay development, e.g. co-culture assays, high throughput imaging read-outs, etc.
  • Experience in design and execution of in vivo translational studies.
  • Creative, independent, self-motivated and curious.
  • Highly adaptable and responsive to technical and business opportunities and needs – comfortable delivering against challenging commitments.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying information in a clear and thorough manner.
  • Confident, execution focused, team oriented, with an ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
Education & Experience
  • PhD or equivalent in the biological sciences, bioengineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience, in academic, pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings.
  • Demonstrated ability in working with highly skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and technical setting.
 
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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