Cell-Based Bioassay Research Associate

Biopharma Careers; Norwood (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Fertility, adoption & surrogacy help

Generous paid time off

Savings & investments

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Research Associate for a site-based role in Norwood, MA. You will contribute to the development and execution of cell-based bioassays supporting release and stability testing for mRNA therapeutics and vaccines.

The role involves close collaboration with Quality, Process Development, and Research teams to generate rigorous data for clinical and commercial programs, with emphasis on accuracy and learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biological Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, transient transfections, bioassays or related biological techniques.
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity and ability to learn new experimental techniques, troubleshoot challenges and adapt in a fast-paced research environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols accurately.

Responsibilities

• Execute cell-based bioassays to evaluate potency and biological activity of mRNA-based medicines.
• Support assay development, optimization, troubleshooting, and qualification activities under guidance.
• Perform routine cell culture and maintain cell lines.
• Analyze and document experimental data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in identifying sources of assay variability and supporting efforts to enhance assay robustness.
• Follow established protocols, SOPs, and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to authoring technical documents such as protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to support project timelines.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Transient transfections

Bioassays

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

GraphPad Prism

ELISA

Nucleic acid therapeutics

Education

BS degree in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Cell Biology / Immunology / Biological Engineering or related field

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Moderna is seeking a Research Associate for a site-based role in Norwood, MA. You will contribute to the development and execution of cell-based bioassays supporting release and stability testing for mRNA therapeutics and vaccines.

The role involves close collaboration with Quality, Process Development, and Research teams to generate rigorous data for clinical and commercial programs, with emphasis on accuracy and learning in a fast-paced environment.