Sr. Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

About the role

The Role: Moderna is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Research Associate to join the Clinical Flow Cytometry group to serve as a technical expert for the generation of high parameter flow cytometry data under GCLP guidelines to support clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas.

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
• Work with the team to identify, test feasibility, and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Aid in general lab organization and other shared duties

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
• Experience in assessing cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry: ex vivo stimulation of PBMC and intracellular cytokine staining for functional profiling is desired
• 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
• Experience in assessing cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry: ex vivo stimulation of PBMC and intracellular cytokine staining for functional profiling is desired
• 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

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs. A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support. Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support. Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown. Savings and investments to help you plan for the future. Location-specific perks and extras.

Pay & Benefits

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. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

Schedule

This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work. Occasionally the job may require overtime work or weekend shifts as needed.

Location

State: Alabama