Sr. Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

About the role

Moderna is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Research Associate to join the Clinical Flow Cytometry group. The role involves generating high parameter flow cytometry data under GCLP guidelines to support clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas. The Senior Research Associate will work with a team of scientists to return high quality data for clinical trials conducted by Moderna.

Responsibilities

• Execute clinical sample testing under GCLP guidelines
• Conduct ex vivo stimulation for functional profiling of immune responses using intracellular cytokine staining on clinical trial PBMC samples
• High parameter immunophenotyping on PBMCs, whole blood samples, and tissue samples
• PBMC isolation and cryopreservation from blood products
• Strict adherence to protocols related to technical details and documentation to ensure assay rigor and repeatability
• Deliver high quality data within defined timelines and aligned to current industry expectations
• Play a prominent role in a team developing high parameter spectral flow cytometry assays and applying them to clinical trial samples to generate key data
• Adhere to established experimental workflows and documentation procedures while working to improve processes for accuracy and efficiency
• Run experiments independently from sample prep to acquisition, and accurately analyze (FCSExpress) and present data
• Participate in assay development and validation studies
• Identify, test feasibility, and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Afford assistance in general lab organization and other shared duties
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment

Requirements

• BS or MS in Immunology, Life Sciences, Biology, or related field; 3+ years lab experience
• Direct flow cytometry experience from sample processing and staining, through sample acquisition
• Experience in a regulated lab is desired
• Experience with cell culture, ex vivo assays, and cell isolation from tissues
• Possess good computational skills, experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism
• Demonstrated level of independence
• An effective communicator and collaborator in a project team with good written and presentation skills
• Flexibility with changing priorities and urgent project requests

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Immunology, Life Sciences, Biology, or related field; 3+ years lab experience
• Direct flow cytometry experience from sample processing and staining, through sample acquisition
• Experience in a regulated lab is desired
• Experience with cell culture, ex vivo assays, and cell isolation from tissues
• Possess good computational skills, experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism
• Demonstrated level of independence
• An effective communicator and collaborator in a project team with good written and presentation skills
• Flexibility with changing priorities and urgent project requests

Skills

• Good computational skills, experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism
• Demonstrated level of independence
• An effective communicator and collaborator in a project team with good written and presentation skills
• Flexibility with changing priorities and urgent project requests

Benefits

This position offers competitive healthcare, family planning benefits, generous paid time off, savings and investments, and location-specific perks and extras. The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 - $118,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.