Moderna

Sr. Research Associate, ID Immunology

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$74k-$118kDetected 28 days ago

ResearchProtein AnalysisAnimal StudiesAnimal ModelsCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Moderna is seeking a talented, experienced, and motivated Individual to join the Infectious Disease Research Immunology and Antibody discovery team.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented scientist with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for advancing mRNA technologies to address unmet infectious disease threats.
Conduct epitope-specific enrichment and depletion studies to characterize humoral immune responses

This role will focus on the design, execution, and optimization of antibody binding and functional serological assays to characterize humoral immune responses across preclinical models and clinical samples.
The candidate will contribute to assay development across platforms such as ELISA, Luminex, MSD, and Octet, and support epitope mapping and antibody characterization efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Design, develop, and perform competitive and capture ELISAs
Maintain mammalian cell cultures and develop and execute cell-based assays
Maintain accurate and detailed records in electronic lab notebooks and contribute to SOP development
Manage multiple experiments and projects concurrently, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Support automation of routine assays and implement AI-enabled workflows where applicable
Execute and optimize antibody binding assays across platforms including ELISA, Luminex, MSD, and Octet
Perform functional serological assays, including blockade and enzyme inhibition assays
Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship

Bachelor's degree with expertise in immunology, microbiology vaccinology or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience with ligand binding assays and strong level of understanding in designing and executing assays with increasing independence
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving scientific and programmatic needs
The ability to work across pathogen types (bacteria, viruses, parasites)
The ability to work in a cross-functional work environment is critical

Analyze and interpret experimental data using tools such as GraphPad Prism
Evaluate scientific literature to inform assay development and identify emerging technologies in infectious disease research

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

At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive.
The candidate will be part of a team advancing vaccine and therapeutic candidates from key preclinical through IND-enabling studies and will further support translational decisions across multiple programs.
For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship.

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