Scientist, Analytical Development

The Role:

Reporting to the Characterization Lead, Moderna is seeking a Scientist for a position based at their Norwood, MA site. This lab-based role will be responsible for particle characterization and forensic investigations of particulate matter, supporting Modernas portfolio. The position lies in a dynamic and highly interdisciplinary environment and covers pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial development This position requires exceptional time management and communications skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to carry out laborious experimental protocols.

A breadth of knowledge of analytical tools and techniques as it relates to particle characterization for both visible and subvisible particle characterization in the pharmaceutical industry is required. He/she will have hands on experience with techniques routinely used for detection and analysis of particles (submicron, subvisible, visible) and chemical identification of particulate matter (separation methods, microscopy, light obscuration, light scattering, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, SEM-EDS, LIBS). He/she will evaluate new technologies and develop fit for purpose analytical assays.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Development of novel characterization methods and experimental protocols to characterize both visible and subvisible particles to support process development and formulation design.

• Develop and be abreast of new technologies to aid in forensic assessment of particles

• Define, design, execute analyze experiments for particle characterization for in-process intermediates, drug substance, drug product or raw materials.

• Compile experimental and analytical results, perform data interpretation, summarize, and report on data with conclusions and recommended next steps

• Provide technical representation and subject matter expertise (SME) in cross-functional formulation, process, and analytical investigations

• Interface extensively in a matrixed environment with the process and analytical development teams for process investigation support, assess new analytical technologies, support ongoing process characterization and post-approval changes.

• Maintain accountability for results delivery.

• Draft reports to support of batch release/disposition

• Present results at internal meetings

• Work with limited supervision in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to solve complex analytical challenges

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

• PhD with at least 2 years of industry experience, or MS with at least 6 years of industry experience (Biophysics, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Forensic or related science)

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills, and the ability to thrive in an interdependent and idea-rich environment

• Expertise with microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, and elemental characterization/ID

• Familiarity and experience with forensic type analyses

• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a highly dynamic environment

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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