Sr./Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations at Moderna Therapeutics in Norwood, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Role:
Moderna is seeking a Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate for a position based at their Norwood, MA sites. The individual in this role will be a highly skilled, talented and motivated analyst. He/She will participate in transferring methods from Analytical Development to Analytical Technical Operations encompassing biochemical and biophysical characterization (HPLC, cIEF, light scattering, particle characterization, spectroscopy, calorimetry) of lipid nanoparticles, lipids, mRNA, DNA, and Enzymes. He/she will also participate in the coordination of characterization/comparability studies and compile the data packages into reports to support advancement of Moderna s development candidates. The individual will work with other RAs and Scientists within the Analytical Development, Analytical Technical Operations, and Platform Analytics teams. The successful candidate must have BS with 1-2 years industry experience for RA level and BS with at least 3 years of industry experience, or MS with at least 1 years of industry experience (Biophysics, Chromatography, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related science), developing and performing analytical, molecular, biochemical, biophysical and/or cellular assays for the SRA level.

Here s What You ll Do:
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Preparation of samples for characterization studies
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Perform analytical testing supporting process development and product release, including spectroscopic, chromatographic, biophysical, and molecular biology techniques
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Performing data analysis and trending
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Maintain thorough electronic lab notebooks and documentation records
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Present results in cross-functional meetings
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Deliver reproducible and impactful results under ambitious timelines
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Execute and troubleshoot standard protocols, develop and adapt new protocols into practice, and query literature to incorporate additional assays as needed.
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Document research and work product, analyze and interpret findings for reports, regulatory submissions, and presentations.
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Clearly communicate research findings to a wide audience both internally and externally.

Here s What You ll Bring to the Table:
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BS/MS (Biophysics, Chromatography, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related science)
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Experience in performing biophysical characterization with focus on particles measurements
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Experience with spectroscopy and light scattering
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Experience with HPLC (SEC, RP, HIC) and cIEF
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Experience with LIMS or other data entry software
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Ability to work independently and effectively in a highly dynamic environment
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Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
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Creative/innovative/problem solver
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Preferred: Experience with nanoparticle formulations
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Preferred: Familiarity with nucleic acid and protein chemistry, and analytical characterization of biomolecules

Here s What We ll Bring to the Table:
- On-site subsidized cafeteria or catered lunches
- Company-provided iPhone
- Free parking, monthly subway pass or a subsidized commuter rail pass
- Free annual corporate membership to Bluebikes
- Highly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical offered through BCBS (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered through VSP
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
- 16 weeks 100% paid family caregiver leave
- 20 weeks 100% paid medical leave
- Eligible for Moderna Month ? (one month paid sabbatical after five years of service and eligible for additional one month paid sabbatical every 3 years thereafter)
- Adoption assistance and discounts to local childcare centers, as well as access to care.com
- 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 50% match on first 6% deferred. Match is vested immediately
- A suite of Moderna paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary legal assistance plan
- 15 days vacation and 7 sick days per year, in addition to a discretionary winter shut down and 11 company paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays)

About Moderna:
Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients. mRNA medicines are designed to direct the body s cells to produce intracellular, membrane or secreted proteins that can have a therapeutic or preventive benefit and have the potential to address a broad spectrum of diseases. The Company s platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, providing Moderna the capability to pursue in parallel a robust pipeline of new development candidates. Moderna is developing therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, independently and with strategic collaborators.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Moderna currently has strategic alliances for development programs with AstraZeneca, Plc. and Merck, Inc., as well as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a division of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Moderna has been ranked in the top ten of Science s list of top biopharma industry employers for the past five years. To learn more, visit .

Our Mission:
Deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.

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

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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