Research Associate, Analytical Development

Moderna; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Research Associate to support development and validation of cell-based bioassays for evaluating potency and biological activity of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines. The role focuses on executing assays, optimizing development, performing cell culture, analyzing data, documenting experiments, and contributing to assay robustness improvements.

The work is site-based in Norwood, MA, with full-time responsibilities and a strong emphasis on SOPs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related field.
• 0-3+ years' experience in mammalian cell culture, bioassays, or related techniques.
• strong attention to detail, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• execute assays
• optimize and troubleshoot development
• perform cell culture
• analyze data
• document experiments
• and support assay robustness improvements

Education

BS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related field

Tools

ELISA

Reporter assays

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Role

Research Associate supporting development and validation of cell-based bioassays for evaluating potency and biological activity of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines.

Responsibilities

• execute assays
• optimize and troubleshoot development
• perform cell culture
• analyze data
• document experiments
• and support assay robustness improvements

Requirements

• BS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related field
• 0-3+ years' experience in mammalian cell culture, bioassays, or related techniques
• strong attention to detail, troubleshooting, and documentation skills

Preferred

• familiarity with ELISA, reporter assays, nucleic acid therapeutics (RNA, DNA), delivery systems (LNPs, viral vectors), data analysis tools like GraphPad Prism

High-Value

• focus on mRNA modality, in vitro potency assays, support for both clinical and commercial phases, strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards

Work Setup

• site-based in Norwood, MA, full-time; no remote option