Associate II, Quality Control Preclinical

Associate II, Quality Control Preclinical

The Role:

Moderna is seeking a Quality Control Associate II for a position based at their Norwood, MA site. The individual in this role will provide routine laboratory support for bioassay testing of mRNA material that is manufactured in the Preclinical manufacturing suite, analyze Sanger sequencing data to support and make decisions for DNA/mRNA lot release. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to quickly master new techniques and the drive to be a part of a dynamic, fast paced, and highly motivated team. He/she will participate in troubleshooting assays and equipment and may support QC related investigations.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Perform routine bioassay testing of mRNA material
• Perform data analysis and data entry across QC
• Establish and follow written procedures for assays and data analysis
• Support investigations for Preclinical QC
• Perform general laboratory support activities including general equipment maintenance and housekeeping
• Practice safe work habits and adhere to Moderna safety procedures and guidelines

• Support assay transfers and special projects as assigned.
• Troubleshoot assays and equipment.
• Write/revise SOPs, protocols and reports

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

• Minimum education required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum experience required: 1+ years in a laboratory setting
• Ability to efficiently prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as organizational skills
• Preferred Experience running ELISA's and Western blots

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

• On-site subsidized cafeteria
• 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
• 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)

Why join Moderna

At Moderna, we believe messenger RNA, or mRNA, is the "software of life." Every cell in the body uses mRNA to provide real-time instructions to make the proteins necessary to drive all aspects of biology, including in human health and disease. Given its essential role, we believe mRNA could be used to create a new category of medicines with significant potential to improve the lives of patients.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Moderna currently has strategic alliances for development programs with AstraZeneca, Plc. and Merck, Inc., as well as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense; and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a division of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Moderna has been ranked in the top ten of Science's list of top biopharma industry employers for the past four years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com .

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

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.