Sr. Research Associate, Immunology, Infectious Disease

The Role:

The Immunology team at Moderna is looking for a highly enthusiastic and talented Senior Research Associate interested in advancing our understanding and next-generation design of mRNA therapeutics. The individual will be a member of the Antibody Discovery Team and will be responsible for design and execution of functional assays in support of antibody characterization. The individual will help with data collection and analysis. Reporting to the Senior Scientist in ID Immunology, the successful candidate will be interested in working in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment as a critical member of the Immunology team to support Modernas future discoveries.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Characterize antibodies identified from internal campaigns:

  • Perform binding immuno-assays including: ELISA, MSD, Luminex, and Octet

  • Perform functional antibody assays including: neutralization, viral escape assays, and FACS-based Fc functional assays

  • Perform developability assays including: polyreactivity, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity

• Experience with mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry

• Preferred experience with antibody engineering and antibody display libraries

• Preferred experience with single B cell cloning

• Independently develop, optimize, execute, and troubleshoot in vitro assays

• Manage multiple experiments/projects and interaction with supporting functions.

• Provide scientific and technical support for multidisciplinary project teams.

• Effectively communicate project goals, timelines, progress, and results across functional groups within the Moderna ecosystem, collaborators and CROs

• Manage an inventory of laboratory reagents and support logistics of external receipts/shipping for partnered programs

• Interpret, summarize, and present experimental data and results at group meetings, project meetings, and department meeting

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelors degree with 5+ years of relevant lab experience or MS (preferred) with a strong background in immunological assays such as: ELISA, Neutralization, polyreactive and antibody binning assays, as well as culturing immune cells in vitro

• Solid scientific background in the field of Immunology, preferred antibody engineering experience

• Expertise in execution of assays and clear communication of data is required

• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment

• The ability to work in a cross-functional work environment is critical

• Candidate will be curious in exploring new paths for drug discovery, bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas. Will work collaboratively with multifunctional teams and will be relentless in pursuing successful outcomes

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!

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 a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without 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, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. Were focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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