Moderna
Research Associate, Virology
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · Contract
No sponsorship$63k-$101kDetected 28 days ago
Inventory ManagementPCRqPCRFlow CytometryCell CultureResearchProtein AnalysisWestern BlottingAnimal StudiesCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability
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
- 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
- For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship.
Visa & Work Authorization
- For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship.
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