Moderna

Moderna

Research Associate, Virology

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · Junior · Contract

No sponsorship$63k-$101kDetected 115 days ago
Inventory ManagementPCRqPCRFlow CytometryCell CultureResearchProtein AnalysisWestern BlottingAnimal StudiesCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

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About the role

  • Moderna is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable Research Associate to join the Infectious Disease Research (IDR) Virology team.
  • This position will work closely with scientists across research, translational, and clinical teams, as well as interface with internal and external collaborators, to advance multiple parallel programs.
  • Execute virological assays, including virus neutralization, infectivity assays, and virus propagation, with high precision and reproducibility

Responsibilities

  • This role will support the development of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics across preclinical and clinical programs through the execution of virology and cell-based assays.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to generating high-quality, decision-enabling data to support key program milestones, working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • Culture and maintain diverse mammalian cell lines and primary cells to support virology assays
  • Perform assay quality control and ensure data integrity to support program decision-making
  • Maintain accurate, well-organized electronic laboratory notebooks in accordance with internal standards
  • Support reagent preparation, sample tracking, and inventory management to ensure efficient lab operations
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality data across multiple concurrent programs under aggressive timelines
  • Ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique is required
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving scientific and program needs
  • Experience with virology techniques such as virus propagation, TCID50, plaque assays, viral infectivity, and/or neutralization assays
  • Familiarity with molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., PCR/qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, western blotting, molecular cloning)

Nice to have

  • Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Skills

  • Strong organizational, record-keeping, and data management skills
  • Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $63,200.00 - $100,900.00.

Benefits

  • Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
  • A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
  • Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Location-specific perks and extras

Company info

  • This position is not eligible for remote work - At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive.
  • For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship.
  • By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.
  • At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive.
  • A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Visa & Work Authorization

  • For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship.
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