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

BioSpace; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Well-being resources

Family building benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings/investments

Job summary

Moderna is establishing a leading immunoassays laboratory at Harwell to support onshore mRNA vaccine development in the UK. You will contribute to assay development, testing across a diverse portfolio, and generation of high-quality bioanalytical data for clinical trials within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will work primarily in the lab, with attention to quality, safety, and regulatory guidelines while supporting multiple projects and continuous learning across cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Independence and strong work ethic in a regulated lab environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication across scientific teams.
• Solid computational skills with MS Office; data handling and presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform immunoassay development, qualification and validation activities for clinical trials.
• Analyze clinical samples and deliver high-quality data within timelines.
• Prepare lab experiments and maintain batch records and reagents.

Skills

Independence & work ethic

Communication skills

Computational skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Biology/Life sciences

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Office

LIMS experience

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.

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
• Savingsandinvestments 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. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day,

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].