Moderna

Moderna

Sr. Research Associate, In Vivo Pharm

325 Binney St - Cambridge - USA - MA, United States of America · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$74k-$118kDetected 1 day ago
ExcelLogisticsPharmacologyResearchExperimental DesignAnimal StudiesCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This is a hands-on vivarium-based role focused primarily on autoimmune and inflammatory models, including immune cell modulation and pharmacodynamic assessment of novel therapeutic candidates.
  • Execute in vivo studies supporting autoimmune disease programs, including evaluation of immune cell modulation, inflammatory readouts, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic efficacy

Responsibilities

  • Moderna is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join the In Vivo Pharmacology team in support of autoimmune disease programs.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to the scheduling and execution of preclinical in vivo studies that support early research programs.
  • Partner with research leads to support study design, endpoint selection, data interpretation, and troubleshooting
  • Maintain clear and timely documentation, including data collection, sample inventories, protocols, and study summaries
  • Perform hands-on in vivo procedures including compound administration by multiple routes (IM, IP, IV, SC), blood collection, tissue collection, necropsy, and clinical observations
  • Coordinate study logistics, including dosing schedules, sample collection plans, reagent preparation, and communication with research partners
  • Ability to follow study protocols, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with scientific and operational team members

Requirements

  • The role involves performing in vivo procedures with a high degree of proficiency, working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, and building technical depth in autoimmune and immunology-focused pharmacology models.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline
  • 2+ years of hands-on in vivo research experience with demonstrated ability to execute studies with increasing independence
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment
  • Ability to lift, move, or handle laboratory materials in accordance with safety guidelines
  • 4+ years of hands-on in vivo research experience with demonstrated ability to execute studies with increasing independence
  • Experience with autoimmune or inflammatory disease models
  • Familiarity with oncology or immuno-oncology models is desirable but not required
  • Proficiency with GraphPad Prism and Excel
  • experience with Benchling In Vivo is highly desirable

Nice to have

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

Skills

  • Analyze, visualize, and summarize study data using established tools and templates, with guidance from senior team members

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00.

Benefits

  • Hands-on laboratory and vivarium-based role; holiday and weekend work may be required
  • Competitive healthcare, 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

  • A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Visa & Work Authorization

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