Bioprocess Research Associate: Microbial Fermentation
Flagship Pioneering
Somerville, MA · Posted November 1, 2026
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AI use among biological technicians is little observed so far. Measured exposure for biological technicians: 6% (little observed).
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About the job
Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Research Associate I/II to support microbial fermentation process development for recombinant protein production in a biopharma startup environment. Located in Cambridge, MA, this hands-on role involves operating bench-scale bioreactors...