Sr. Research Associate, Cellular Immunology - Flow Cytometry
- Employer
- Moderna, Inc.
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Start date
- Feb 5, 2023
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Science/R&D, Research, Immunology
- Required Education
- Associate Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
The Role:
Moderna is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Research Associate to join the Translational Immunology Flow Cytometry group and will be responsible for the collection, preparation, stimulation, and staining of both preclinical and clinical samples that will then be analyzed by flow cytometry. The individual will also serve as a technical expert for flow cytometry assay development, execution, instrument QC and maintenance, training and governance, service request management, reagent tracking, and data reporting to support programs across multiple therapeutic areas. This position reports to the Senior Manager of the Cellular Immunology Flow team, part of Modernas Translational Immunology group. The Senior Research Associate will work with a team of scientists to develop cell-based flow cytometry assays, perform fit-for-purpose performance assessments, and assay preclinical and clinical samples to return high quality data conducted by Moderna. You will be an integral part in applying high parameter flow and complex assays to generate key data to drive program/project decisions.
Here's What Youll Do:
Work with a team of scientists to develop high parameter spectral flow cytometry assays and apply them to a wide array of samples to generate key data.
Under the guidance of the Senior Flow Core Manager and project leads, be responsible for the overall quality and integrity of assigned cytometry projects/use cases
o As a key analyst, conduct assay development on a range of conventional and spectral instruments, including BD Symphony and Cytek Aurora
o Consult with needs from project/program teams to perform cell sorting for downstream applications
o Deliver high quality data within defined timelines and aligned to current industry expectations
o Review and QC data, author cytometry reports
o Identify and resolve quality issues and report issues to upper management
Run experiments independently and accurately analyze and present data
Employ strategies for high parameter data analysis using software such as FCS Express, OMIQ, and Flowjo in addition to researching, developing, and proposing novel solutions
Adhere to established documentation procedures and workflows
Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
Identify, test feasibility, and implement emerging laboratory techniques
Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
Act as a scientific resource externally to project teams and internally to the team and train junior associates where appropriate
May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:
Bachelors, or Masters Degree in Immunology, Life Sciences, Biology, or related field with experience in flow cytometry.
Minimum of 2 years of prior related laboratory experience
Direct flow cytometry experience from sample processing and staining, through sample acquisition
Spectral flow cytometry understanding and experience
In depth experience on cytometers such as Cytek Aurora, BD Fortessa/Symphony and cell sorting on Sony preferred
Experience with cell culture, ex vivo assays, and cell isolation from tissues
Experience in assessing cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry: ex vivo stimulation of PBMC and intracellular cytokine staining for functional profiling is highly preferred
Knowledge of system softwares for data analysis: OMIQ, FlowJo
Possess good computational skills, experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism
Demonstrated level of independence
An effective communicator and collaborator in a project team with good written and presentation skills
Flexibility with changing priorities and urgent project requests
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
- Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
- Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
- Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
- Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
- Adoption and family-planning benefits
- Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
- Generous paid time off, including:
Vacation, sick time and holidays
Volunteer time to participate within your community
Discretionary year-end shutdown
Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter - Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
- 401k match and Financial Planning tools
- Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
- Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
- Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
- Location-specific perks and extras!
Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.
About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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Company
Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients. Moderna’s platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, providing the Company the capability to pursue in parallel a robust pipeline of new development candidates. Moderna is developing therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and cardiovascular diseases, independently and with strategic collaborators.
mRNA is now a turning point in the history of science, medicine, technology, even humankind itself. With this breakthrough discovery, many of the world’s biggest and most challenging medical problems are no longer a question of “how?” but merely a question of “when?”
Come with us as we pursue the uncharted reaches of possibility and make your mark on the future of medicine.
Stock Symbol:
MRNA
Stock Exchange:
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- Website
- https://modernatx.com/
- Phone
- 617-714-6500
- Location
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200 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA
United States
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