Senior Scientist (Ligand Binding/HAI)

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 strategic partnership with the UK Government is exemplified by our innovative presence at Harwell. Our mission is to establish a leading-edge research, development, and manufacturing facility 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 and NHS 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​​.

Moderna is seeking a talented, experienced, and motivated Senior Scientist to join the Immuno-Assays group to serve as a scientific expert and point of contact for the oversight of Immuno-Assay development, qualification/validation to support programs across multiple therapeutic areas. The Senior Scientist will lead a team in the design and execution of immunoassay development, qualification or validation, and the running of clinical samples to return high-quality data for clinical trials conducted by Moderna.

Here's What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Providing scientific strategies to implement new immune assays (MSD, ligand binding, Multi/single plex assays).

• Serving as a lead in the execution of multiple projects requiring immunoassay expertise.

• Formulating novel solutions for the design of complex experiments, including ex vivo assays.

• Demonstrating technical excellence and advancing high-quality scientific principles in immunoassays.

• Conducting ex vivo experimental work for functional profiling of the immune system.

• Performing quality review of experimental reports and ensuring staff compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Researching scientific and technical literature to propose and implement innovative solutions applicable to the Laboratory.

• Assessing staff strengths and development needs, assigning projects accordingly.

• Identifying and resolving quality issues and performing quality review of study reports.

• Attending technical conferences and exhibits as required.

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

• Pursue options in parallel: Your role will require effectively managing multiple tasks and projects concurrently, ensuring the best outcomes through a comprehensive approach.

• Dynamic range: Demonstrating the capacity to drive both strategy and execution, adapting swiftly to new data and changing priorities.

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

• Ph.D. (2+ years in immunology or related field) or MSc with more than 4-6 years’ experience in conducting assay validation in clinical Immunology under GLP/GCLP environment.

• A background in infections in diseases or oncology and experience with handling laboratory pathogens as containment level 3 is an advantage.

• Experience wilt single and multi-plex assays including MSD platform.

• Strong level of understanding and expertise in design and executing immune-related studies and assays

• The ability to work in a cross-functional work environment is critical; strong leadership skills and independence skills are expected.

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

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

• Possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism

• Knowledge of system software for data analysis and statistical analysis.

• Experience of working in a regulated environment GLP, GCP, ISO standards is preferred.

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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