Senior Translational Immunology Scientist — Vaccine Insight

Moderna Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Well-being resources

Family planning benefits

Generous paid time off

Savings and investments

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a Senior Scientist in Cambridge, MA to lead translational immunology studies that inform vaccine and therapeutic development. You will supervise experimental design, oversee studies in human samples and preclinical models, and apply deep immunology expertise to program questions within a collaborative, cross-functional team.

You will mentor researchers, help build new capabilities, and set scientific priorities with program teams while ensuring rigorous data interpretation and

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or related field with strong immune-cell biology foundation.
• 2+ years of experience in immunology or related area.
• Deep expertise in at least one area of cellular immunology (B-cell, T-cell, or innate) with hands-on primary cell work.
• Experience designing and interpreting cellular assays including multiparameter flow cytometry.
• Ability to translate biological questions into actionable study plans and guide development decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational immunology strategy for assigned programs and identify key immune mechanisms to investigate.
• Design and lead studies using human samples and preclinical models to connect cellular findings to program questions.
• Develop fit-for-purpose assays with appropriate controls and interpret results clearly.
• Collaborate across virology, antigen design, clinical development, biomarkers, and computational sciences to integrate findings.
• Lead studies in immunology areas such as B-cell/antibody biology, T-cell responses, or innate immunity.

Skills

Immunology expertise

B-cell biology

T-cell biology

Innate immune-cell biology

Flow cytometry

Study design leadership

Education

PhD in immunology

Tools

Multiparameter flow cytometry

Job description

Moderna is seeking a Senior Scientist in Cambridge, MA to lead translational immunology studies that inform vaccine and therapeutic development. You will supervise experimental design, oversee studies in human samples and preclinical models, and apply deep immunology expertise to program questions within a collaborative, cross-functional team.

You will mentor researchers, help build new capabilities, and set scientific priorities with program teams while ensuring rigorous data interpretation and