Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Development

Moderna

Norwood, Massachusetts, US
Base: $74,000.00 - $118,400.00; bonus/equity: elig...
100% onsite
Cell-based bioassays
Mammalian cell culture
Mrna-based therapeutics
Moderna is seeking a Senior Research Associate for its Analytical Development team in Norwood, Massachusetts. The role focuses on executing and optimizing cell-based bioassays to support the development of mRNA-based therapeutics and requires strong hands-on experience in assay development

Job Summary

  • Independently execute and optimize cell-based bioassays to assess functional activity of mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines.
  • Analyze and interpret complex datasets to support assay performance, comparability, and deep product understanding.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Quality, Process Development, and Research teams to support method transfer, characterization studies, and lifecycle management.

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Moderna is seeking a Senior Research Associate for its Analytical Development team in Norwood, Massachusetts. The role focuses on executing and optimizing cell-based bioassays to support the development of mRNA-based therapeutics and requires strong hands-on experience in assay development.

Salary

Base: $74,000.00 - $118,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award; Benefits: Best-in-class healthcare, well-being resources, family planning, generous PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cell-based bioassays
  • mammalian cell culture
  • mRNA-based therapeutics
  • assay development strategies
  • troubleshoot assay variability

Nice-to-have

  • Generative AI exposure
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • new technologies evaluation

Key Requirements

  • BS degree with ≥2 years experience or MS degree with ≥0 years experience
  • Proficiency with ELISA, flow cytometry, or reporter assays
  • Familiarity with nucleic acids and delivery systems
  • Ability to independently design experiments
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
  • Requires full-time onsite work
  • Must hold US work authorization

Work Rights

Must hold US work authorization

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