Moderna
Scientist, Platform and TA Bioinformatics
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · Contract
No sponsorship$122k-$195kDetected 28 days ago
PythonAlgorithmsData AnalysisBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Moderna is seeking a highly motivated computational scientist to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and fast-paced team supporting computational biology across platform research, therapeutic areas, INT, and development.
- Generate hypotheses and execute analyses to improve sequence engineering optimization algorithms, including retrospective analyses and model performance assessments
- Improve existing repositories through runtime optimization, code refactoring, and maintenance of technical debt across sequence engineering and complexity rules codebases
Responsibilities
- This role sits at the intersection of sequence design, data analysis, and scientific computing, and will partner closely with cross-functional groups to support both day-to-day platform needs and broader sequence engineering efforts.
- Conduct mRNA sequence optimization to support platform mRNA sequence orders
- Support the day-to-day sequence engineering codebase and collaborate on integration of mRNA sequence engineering algorithms into platform applications
- Provide modeling and programming support for scientific workstreams related to mRNA design, including collaboration on manufacturability-focused efforts
- Explore, evaluate, and implement new computational approaches that improve mRNA synthesis success and manufacturability outcomes
- Install IDR (Identity & Ratio) sequences for high-priority programs and candidates advancing toward Lead Nomination
- Develop internal tools for interacting with APIs and systems related to mRNA sequence workflows
- Experience building internal tools or workflows to support scientific or operational teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- BS/BA 8+ years of experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetics and molecular biology, particularly relating to mRNA.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python and/or R.
- Experience with mRNA sequence optimization and related algorithm development
- Ability to generate and test hypotheses using complex biological datasets
- Ability to understand previously implemented algorithms and improve or extend them thoughtfully
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to draw clear conclusions from complex datasets
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical collaborators
Nice to have
- Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $121,600.00 - $194,500.00.
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
Visa & Work Authorization
- thout regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexua
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