Sr. Scientist, Ligand Binding Assays
ModernaTX, Inc.

Job Info

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The Role:

Moderna's Quantitative Bioanalytics department is looking for a Sr. Scientist with a strong hands-on experience in bioanalytical ligand-binding assays, including processing and analysis of large molecules (proteins, mRNA, etc.). This role will primarily support the development and qualification of LBA assays in supporting of our nonclinical and clinical studies.

The candidate must thrive in a fast pace environment with high expectations. Integrity, quality, ability to troubleshoot issues, creative, bold, curiosity, collaborative spirit, respect for people, exemplary work ethic and setting the bar high are key values to thrive in our Team.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the Director of Bioanalytical Sciences to discuss the status of the different projects and their progress.
  
• Work closely with other members of Nonclinical Sciences as well as cross-functional groups to establish the timelines of each project.
  
• Monitor the assay development, assay qualification and sample analyses: review data, qualification plans and reports, and bioanalytical plans and reports. Ensure data and documentation quality and fast execution from the group to meet the timelines.
  
• Perform assay development.
  
• Help troubleshooting assays when needed.
  
• Mentor/coach more junior staff on assays.
  
• Coordinate the need of critical reagents (drug products, purified recombinant proteins...) with internal groups.
  

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:

• BS/MS with at least 10 years or PhD with at least 4 years of post-grad experience
  
• At least 5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience with quantitative LBAs
  
• (preferred) Strong hands-on experience with ELISA, MSD, PCR or related techniques
  
• (preferred) Strong knowledge of the bioanalytical assay validation regulations (FDA, EMA guidance) for pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity assays
  
• Able to critically review and efficiently troubleshoot assay issues.
  
• (preferred) Good project management, organization and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  
• Willingness to learn new concepts and challenge boundaries; adaptability to change
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to work with and support colleagues in other departments
  

Here's What We'll Bring to the Table:

• On-site subsidized cafeteria or catered lunches
• Company-provided iPhone
• Free parking, monthly subway pass or a subsidized commuter rail pass
• Free annual corporate membership to Bluebikes
• Highly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical offered through BCBS (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered through VSP
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 16 weeks 100% paid family caregiver leave
• 20 weeks 100% paid medical leave
• Eligible for "Moderna Month" (one month paid sabbatical after five years of service and eligible for additional one month paid sabbatical every 3 years thereafter)
• Adoption assistance and discounts to local childcare centers, as well as access to care.com
• 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 50% match on first 6% deferred. Match is vested immediately
• A suite of Moderna paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary legal assistance plan
• 15 days' vacation and 7 sick days per year, in addition to a discretionary winter shut down and 11 company paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays)

Candidates should be aware that Moderna currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster shot once eligible. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated and boosted prior to their employment start date. Moderna is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated or receive a booster where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

About Moderna

In 10 years since its inception,Modernahas transformed from a science research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across six modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for both clinical and commercial production at scale and at unprecedented speed.Modernamaintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and auto-immune diseases.Modernahas been named a top biopharmaceutical employer bySciencefor the past seven years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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