Senior Scientist IIPrincipal Scientist, Molecular Cloning Technologies

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded through Flagship Pioneerings venture creation engine Terrana Biosciences is a cutting-edge agricultural biotechnology company developing innovative RNA-based products to address global agricultural challenges. We are committed to advancing sustainable farming solutions through precision technologies that ensure environmental safety and regulatory compliance.

THE ROLE

Terrana Biosciences is building a new generation of RNA-based technologies to transform agriculture. We areseekingan innovative and strategicPrincipal Scientist Molecular Cloning Technologiesto lead the vision development and scaling of cloning and construct generation capabilities across the company.

As a scientific leader you will define and drive cloning strategies that accelerate discovery platform development and product advancement. You will serve as the technical authority for molecular cloning technologies develop novel high-throughput workflows andidentifyemerging approaches that strengthen Terranas RNA technology platform. This role requires a highly creative scientist who thrives at the intersection of technology innovation scientific leadership and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute the long-term cloning strategy supporting Terranas research and platform development efforts.
• Own the cloning function and construct generation operations at Terrana ensuring reliable scalable and cost-effective delivery of high-quality constructs supporting company pipeline activities.
• Conceive develop and implement novel cloning technologies workflows and automation solutions to enable rapid construct generation and testing.
• Drive continuous improvements in construct generation throughput turnaround time automation quality and unit economics while expanding organizational capacity.
• Lead innovation in high-throughput DNA assembly plasmid engineering vector development and viral engineering technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and establish new capabilities that improve speed scale quality and efficiency.
• Partner closely with Molecular Biology Delivery Discovery Sequencing and Bioinformatics teams to enable key research objectives and accelerate innovation.
• Mentor scientists and contribute to the development of technical talent and scientific culture across the organization.
• Drive external collaborations and represent Terranas cloning capabilities with scientific partners and collaborators.
• Communicate scientific strategy findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology Synthetic Biology Biotechnology Biochemistry Plant Biology ora related field.
  • Senior Scientist II: Ph.D. and 8-11 years of relevant industry and/or postdoctoral experience with a demonstrated record of scientific leadership and innovation.
  • Principal Scientist: Ph.D. and 12 years of relevant industry and/or postdoctoral experience with a demonstrated record of scientific leadership and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to balance scientific leadership with hands-on laboratory execution in a fast-paced resource-constrained environment.
• Deep expertise in molecular cloning DNA assembly technologies vector engineering and construct design.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing novel technologies or platform capabilities.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional scientific initiatives from concept to execution.
• Experience developing implementing and scaling high-throughput cloning workflows laboratory automation solutions and production operations.
• Strong communication influence and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated creativity scientific rigor and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertisein viral vector biology host-virus interactions plant virology or RNA virus engineering.
• Experience in agricultural biotechnology plant biology microbial engineering or RNA-based technologies.
• Familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Working knowledge of sequencing-based construct verification and associated data analysis workflows.

Location:Cambridge MA

ABOUT FLAGSHIP PIONEERING:

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000 Flagship hasoriginatedmore than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanitys most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19 curing intractable diseases improving human health preempting illness and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNEs Change the World list an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at.

At Flagship we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Ourcore valuesguide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengthswithout fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your backgroundand interest in Flagship.

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 isstrictly prohibitedunless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneerings internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resumesubmittedby 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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The salary range for this role is $143000 - $214500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Terrana Biosciences Inc. currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Terrana Biosciences Inc.s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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