Senior Bioanalytical Scientist – Ligand Binding Assays

Moderna Therapeutics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Generous paid time off

Family building benefits

Job summary

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate to contribute to the Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays team. This full-time position in Oxford involves developing, validating, and executing bioanalytical assays critical for innovative mRNA medicines.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in ligand-binding and cell-based assays, with a passion for driving scientific innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Biotech/pharmaceutical/CRO or 3 years with an MS.
• Experience with ligand-binding and/or cell-based assays is required.
• Experience in a regulated environment (GLP, GcLP, GMP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development, optimization, and validation of assays.
• Perform clinical sample testing in compliance with GcLP.
• Review raw experimental data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Ligand Binding Assays

Cell-Based Assays

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

BA/BS in biological science

MS in biological science

Tools

Thermo Watson LIMS

LabVantage eLBN

Job description

Moderna Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate to contribute to the Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays team. This full-time position in Oxford involves developing, validating, and executing bioanalytical assays critical for innovative mRNA medicines.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in ligand-binding and cell-based assays, with a passion for driving scientific innovation in a collaborative environment.