Research Associate, ID Virology

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a highly motivated detail-oriented and adaptable candidate to join the Infectious Disease Research (IDR) Virology team. This role will support the development of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics across preclinical and clinical programs through the execution of virology and cell-based assays.

The successful candidate will contribute to generating high-quality decision-enabling data to support key program milestones working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position requires strong experimental rigor the ability to manage multiple priorities and a commitment to delivering data with speed integrity and reproducibility.

This position will work closely with scientists across research translational and clinical teams as well as interface with internal and external collaborators to advance multiple parallel programs.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Culture and maintain diverse mammalian cell lines and primary cells to support virology assays

• Execute virological assays including virus neutralization infectivity assays and virus propagation with high precision and reproducibility

• Perform assay quality control and ensure data integrity to support program decision-making

• Analyze summarize interpret and clearly communicate experimental results to cross-functional teams

• Maintain accurate well-organized electronic laboratory notebooks in accordance with internal standards

• Support reagent preparation sample tracking and inventory management to ensure efficient lab operations

• Contribute to assay development optimization and scaling

• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality data across multiple concurrent programs under aggressive timelines

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• B.S. in biology or a related discipline with 02 years of relevant academic or industry experience

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique is required

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality integrity and reproducibility

• Ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational record-keeping and data management skills

• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving scientific and program needs

• This position is site-based requiring you to be at Modernas site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work

• At Moderna we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with virology techniques such as virus propagation TCID50 plaque assays viral infectivity and/or neutralization assays

• Familiarity with molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g. PCR/qPCR ELISA flow cytometry western blotting molecular cloning)

• Experience working in a high-throughput or matrixed research environment

• Exposure to assay development or optimization for mechanistic or quantitative readouts

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support

• Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

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.

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

Our Working Model

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.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can 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 contact the Accommodations team at .

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