Principal Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations

Moderna

Norwood, MA, US
Base: $89,900.00 - $143,800.00; bonus/equity: elig...
Fully onsite
Hands-on laboratory expertise
Cell-based elisa assays
Mammalian cell culture
Moderna is seeking a Principal Research Associate for Analytical Technical Operations to advance mRNA science at their Norwood, MA campus. The role requires hands-on laboratory expertise, particularly in bioassays and cell culture, and is focused on ensuring assay robustness and mentoring junior staff

Job Summary

  • As a Principal Research Associate within Analytical Technical Operations, you will serve as a technical anchor for bioassay execution supporting Technical Development programs across Moderna’s mRNA pipeline.
  • You will combine deep hands-on laboratory expertise with leadership in troubleshooting, assay performance, and workflow optimization in a high-throughput setting.
  • Operating as a fully onsite individual contributor in Norwood, MA, you will play a critical role in ensuring assay robustness, mentoring team members, and advancing automated and data-driven bioanalytical capabilities.

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Moderna is seeking a Principal Research Associate for Analytical Technical Operations to advance mRNA science at their Norwood, MA campus. The role requires hands-on laboratory expertise, particularly in bioassays and cell culture, and is focused on ensuring assay robustness and mentoring junior staff.

Salary

Base: $89,900.00 - $143,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award; Benefits: Best-in-class healthcare coverage, holistic well-being resources, family planning benefits, generous paid time off, savings and investment opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on laboratory expertise
  • Cell-based ELISA assays
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Automated assay execution platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Advance automated and data-driven capabilities
  • Leverage digital tools and advanced analytics
  • Continuous operational excellence
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced laboratory setting

Key Requirements

  • 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical discipline
  • Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)

Work Rights

Must be a US person

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