Sr. Research Associate, ID Immunology

The Role

Moderna is seeking a talented experienced and motivated Individual to join the Infectious Disease Research Immunology and Antibody discovery team. The candidate will be part of a team advancing vaccine and therapeutic candidates from key preclinical through IND-enabling studies and will further support translational decisions across multiple programs.

This role will focus on the design execution and optimization of antibody binding and functional serological assays to characterize humoral immune responses across preclinical models and clinical samples. The candidate will contribute to assay development across platforms such as ELISA Luminex MSD and Octet and support epitope mapping and antibody characterization efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will generate high-quality data analyze and interpret experimental results to inform vaccine and therapeutic strategies contribute to the development of novel immunological assays and support the evaluation of immune responses to mRNA-based interventions.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative detail-oriented scientist with strong technical expertise excellent communication skills and a passion for advancing mRNA technologies to address unmet infectious disease threats.

Heres What Youll Do

• Execute and optimize antibody binding assays across platforms including ELISA Luminex MSD and Octet
• Design develop and perform competitive and capture ELISAs
• Perform functional serological assays including blockade and enzyme inhibition assays
• Conduct epitope-specific enrichment and depletion studies to characterize humoral immune responses
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and develop and execute cell-based assays
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using tools such as GraphPad Prism
• Maintain accurate and detailed records in electronic lab notebooks and contribute to SOP development
• Prepare clear data-driven presentations and reports and present findings at team meetings
• Manage multiple experiments and projects concurrently collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Support automation of routine assays and implement AI-enabled workflows where applicable
• Evaluate scientific literature to inform assay development and identify emerging technologies in infectious disease research

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree with expertise in immunology microbiology vaccinology or related field with 2 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with ligand binding assays and strong level of understanding in designing and executing assays with increasing independence
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving scientific and programmatic needs
• Strong attention to detail organization and commitment to data quality and reproducibility
• 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)

• The ability to work across pathogen types (bacteria viruses parasites)
• The ability to work in a cross-functional work environment is critical
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written presentation and interpersonal communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment
• Candidate will be curious in exploring new path for drug discovery bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas. Will work collaboratively with multifunctional teams and will be relentless in pursuing successful outcomes.

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

The salary range for this role is $74000.00 - $118400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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 .

Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. #LI-NH1

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