Moderna
Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Development
Norwood, Massachusetts, USA · Senior · Contract
No sponsorship$74k-$118kDetected 15 days ago
LLMsFlow CytometryMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchProtein AnalysisCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking
About the role
- Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.
- Moderna is strengthening its presence in Norwood, Massachusetts, a cornerstone of our manufacturing and operational excellence. Our Norwood campus translates mRNA science into scalable impact, supporting the global delivery of our medicines. We welcome talent ready to drive innovation and make a meaningful difference for patients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Independently execute and optimize cell-based bioassays to assess functional activity of mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines
- Design and perform experiments to elucidate the relationship between product biology, mechanism of action, and assay readouts
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets to support assay performance, comparability, and deep product understanding
- Support assay qualification activities in alignment with regulatory expectations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Quality, Process Development, and Research teams to support method transfer, characterization studies, and lifecycle management
- Evaluate and implement new technologies or innovative approaches to enhance assay robustness, sensitivity, and throughput
- Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.
- We welcome talent ready to drive innovation and make a meaningful difference for patients worldwide.
Requirements
- BS degree with ≥2 years of relevant industry experience, or MS degree with ≥0 years of experience in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biological Engineering, or a related field
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based bioassays
- Proficiency with techniques such as ELISA, flow cytometry, or luminescence/fluorescence-based reporter assays
- Familiarity with nucleic acids (e.g. RNA, DNA) and delivery systems (e.g. LNP, lipoplex, AAV)
Skills
- Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine.
- Moderna is strengthening its presence in Norwood, Massachusetts, a cornerstone of our manufacturing and operational excellence.
- Our Norwood campus translates mRNA science into scalable impact, supporting the global delivery of our medicines.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in assay development contexts
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience documenting and presenting data
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00.
Benefits
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Company info
- At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive.
Visa & Work Authorization
- For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship.
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