Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immuno-Assays - Cell based

The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna's mission is to establish a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell as part of a long-term commitment to onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases. This initiative will create a multitude of highly skilled jobs and foster collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners across the UK. We're looking for global experts eager to join us in this endeavor, contributing to a future where access to life-saving vaccines is a reality for all.

In this role, you will support the running of cell-based Immuno-Assay development and qualification/validation to aid programs across multiple therapeutic areas. You will execute cell-based assay development, qualification, validation, and running of clinical samples to ensure high-quality data for clinical trials conducted by Moderna. The role involves maintaining the cell culture laboratory, including mammalian cell culture, cell proliferation, viral transduction, and production. You will also have opportunities to train junior team members and collaborate with various project teams. The position will report to the Associate Director, Immuno-assay UK.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conduct assay development, qualification/validation, and sample analysis for cell-based assays.
• Maintain high-quality cells in culture.
• Prepare media, chemicals, and reagents as required, maintaining batch records, and assisting with equipment maintenance.
• Deliver high-quality data within defined timelines.
• Author bioanalytical reports and draft/review SOPs.
• Identify and resolve quality issues and report them to the scientific lead.
  
  
  

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Assume assigned general laboratory responsibilities, e.g., safety coordinator, instrument/process/technology owner, etc.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines and maintain training records.
• Spend ≥75% of your time in the laboratory environment.
• Occasionally work overtime or weekend shifts as needed.
  
  
  

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We pursue options in parallel: You will need to balance multiple projects simultaneously to make the best choices in assay development and validation.
• We prioritize the platform: Focus on the overarching goal of advancing mRNA technology, ensuring that individual assays and developments contribute to the larger mission.
  
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• BSC/MSc Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or biomedical scientists with laboratory research experience in a lab environment
• Hands-on experience with cell culture in aseptic conditions
• 2-3 years technical experience in cell culture, lab instrumentation, cell-based assays preferred.
• Demonstrated level of independence and work ethics
• Good written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Good computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism
• Preferably knowledge of working in a regulated environment (GCP, ISO standards)
• Preferable experience with LIMS systems.
• This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work
  
  
  

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!
  
  
  

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

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 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. 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. We’re 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 or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should

contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected].

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