Research Associate, Delivery Sciences

The Role:

We are seeking a Research Associate to work in the Delivery Sciences department and be involved with development and characterization of novel polymeric and/or lipid nanoparticle formulations for delivery of mRNA. The position is primarily laboratory-based and offers the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and techniques within a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly interdisciplinary environment. Candidates with a foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Generate and purify novel nanoparticle formulations for delivery of mRNA
• Characterize formulations using a range of analytical techniques, including dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, and HPLC
• Execute lab experiments both independently and as part of a team
• Document work and maintain a thorough, high-quality lab notebook
• Participate in group and project team meetings and present data to various audiences

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

• BS with 0-2 years of industry experience in drug delivery or nanotechnology
• Strong foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or a related field
• Must be curious, eager, open to learning, and independent
• Flexible, self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Previous laboratory experience and general wet lab skills (e.g. pipetting, weighing) preferred
• Experience with nucleic acid delivery and/or nanoparticle-based delivery strategies is a plus

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

• Daily on-site catered lunches
• Company-provided iPhone
• Free parking, monthly subway pass or a subsidized commuter rail pass
• 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
• 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, with an additional day added after each year of service (beginning Jan 2019), 7 sick days per year, in addition to a discretionary winter shut down and 13 company paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays)

Why join Moderna Therapeutics

We are pioneering a new class of medicines made of messenger RNA, or mRNA. The potential implications of using mRNA as a drug are significant and far-reaching. It could transform not only how certain diseases are treated but also how medicines are discovered, developed and manufactured - at a breadth, scale and speed not common in the biopharma industry. 

Since our founding in 2011, we have built the industry's leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to accelerate drug discovery and speed early development, a rapidly expanding pipeline, and an unparalleled team. Our development pipeline includes development candidates for mRNA-based vaccines and therapies spanning several therapeutic areas, and we have multiple clinical trials already underway with other development candidates progressing toward the clinic. In addition, we have a number of discovery programs that are advancing toward the development stage. 

We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our company and how we are advancing the promise of mRNA science to improve health and impact lives around the world. 

Our Mission:
Deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.

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