Sr. Research Associate, In Vivo Pharm

The Role

Moderna is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join the In Vivo Pharmacology team in support of autoimmune disease programs. This is a hands-on vivarium-based role focused primarily on autoimmune and inflammatory models including immune cell modulation and pharmacodynamic assessment of novel therapeutic candidates.

The successful candidate will contribute to the scheduling and execution of preclinical in vivo studies that support early research programs. The role involves performing in vivo procedures with a high degree of proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment and building technical depth in autoimmune and immunology-focused pharmacology models.

Heres What Youll Do

• Execute in vivo studies supporting autoimmune disease programs including evaluation of immune cell modulation inflammatory readouts pharmacokinetics pharmacodynamics and therapeutic efficacy
• Perform hands-on in vivo procedures including compound administration by multiple routes (IM IP IV SC) blood collection tissue collection necropsy and clinical observations
• Partner with research leads to support study design endpoint selection data interpretation and troubleshooting
• Coordinate study logistics including dosing schedules sample collection plans reagent preparation and communication with research partners
• Analyze visualize and summarize study data using established tools and templates with guidance from senior team members
• Maintain clear and timely documentation including data collection sample inventories protocols and study summaries
• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with IACUC animal welfare biosafety and institutional policies
• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology Immunology Pharmacology or a related discipline
• 2 years of hands-on in vivo research experience with demonstrated ability to execute studies with increasing independence
• Experience performing common in vivo procedures including mouse handling dosing blood collection tissue harvest necropsy and clinical monitoring
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data generation documentation and reproducibility
• Ability to follow study protocols manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with scientific and operational team members
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced highly collaborative team environment
• Commitment to animal welfare ethical research practices and compliance with IACUC-approved protocols
• Hands-on laboratory and vivarium-based role; holiday and weekend work may be required
• Ability to lift move or handle laboratory materials in accordance with safety guidelines

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• 4 years of hands-on in vivo research experience with demonstrated ability to execute studies with increasing independence
• Experience with autoimmune or inflammatory disease models
• Familiarity with oncology or immuno-oncology models is desirable but not required
• Proficiency with GraphPad Prism and Excel; experience with Benchling In Vivo is highly desirable
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth transformational company that is Bold Relentless Curious and Collaborative

Pay & Benefits

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

• Competitive healthcare 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 investments 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!

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Accommodations

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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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