(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay

Moderna Therapeutics; Harwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Generous leave and wellbeing programs

On-site facilities and family benefits

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics in Harwell, UK, is seeking a lab-based scientist to support immunoassay development and clinical testing across a diverse portfolio.

You will generate high-quality bioanalytical data, work in a fast-paced team, and gain exposure to cutting-edge lab technologies and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• BSC/MSc Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Life sciences with lab experience.
• Demonstrated independence and strong work ethic.
• Good written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good computational skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; GraphPad Prism.
• Experience with regulated environments (GCP, ISO) preferred.
• Experience with LIMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for quality and integrity of immunoassay projects supporting clinical trials.
• Execute assay development, qualification and validation work; test clinical samples.
• Analyze assay data and deliver high-quality results within timelines.
• Prepare lab materials and maintain batch records.
• Maintain lab space and equipment; ensure operational excellence.
• Adhere to Moderna procedures and safety guidelines; document training.

Skills

Bioanalytical assays

Lab teamwork

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Biology/Life sciences degree

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Job description

The role Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients. Moderna is establishing a leading research, development, and manufacturing facility at Harwell to support onshore mRNA vaccine production for respiratory diseases in the UK. This long-term investment will create skilled jobs and strengthen collaboration with academic, NHS, and government partners. We welcome experts ready to help expand access to life saving vaccines.

In this role, you will be at the heart of Moderna’s Immunoassays group, supporting assay development and clinical testing across a diverse therapeutic portfolio. You will generate high-quality bioanalytical data that directly informs clinical trials, ensuring precision, integrity, and scientific rigor at every step. Working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will contribute to advancing Moderna’s mRNA platform while gaining exposure to cutting‑edge laboratory technologies and emerging digital and AI‑enabled tools.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Under the guidance of the study lead, take responsibility for the quality and integrity of assigned immunoassay projects supporting clinical trials at Moderna
• Execute experimental work for assay development, qualification, and validation, as well as testing clinical samples
• Conduct assay sample analysis and deliver high-quality data within defined timelines
• Prepare laboratory experiments, including media, chemicals, and reagents, ensuring accurate batch record maintenance
• Maintain laboratory space and support equipment maintenance to ensure operational excellence
• Be trained in and adhere to Moderna‑specific procedures and standards
• Collaborate effectively across multiple projects, acting as a strong communicator to coordinate competing priorities
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve quality issues, escalating to study or scientific leads as needed
• May author bioanalytical plans and reports, and draft or review standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure strict compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines at all times
• Maintain up‑to‑date training records and demonstrate continuous learning
• Assume general laboratory responsibilities as assigned to support team objectives
• Operate primarily within a laboratory environment (≥85% of time), with flexibility for occasional overtime or weekend shifts as required

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

• “We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.”
• “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• BSC/MSc Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Life sciences with experience in a lab environment.
• Demonstrated level of independence and work ethics
• Good written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Good computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism
• Preferable knowledge of working in a regulated environment (GCP, ISO standards)
• Preferable experience with LIMS systems.

This position is site‑based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full‑time. This position is not eligible for remote work. As part of Moderna’s commitment to workplace safety, this role may require an enhanced pre‑employment check.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well‑being resources are designed to support you—at 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 building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, 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 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, theinfrastructure 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 peopleare 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.

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

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow.

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment 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 consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We’re 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 accommodation 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 [e-mail].

Our Mission and Vision At Moderna

We are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today.

Third Party Staffing Agencies

Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company's personnel representative by calling 617-460-9346 or emailing [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.