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Sr / Principal Research Associate, In Vitro Biology

Employer
Moderna
Location
Cambridge, MA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 4, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biology, Cancer Research
Job Type
Research Scientist
Organization Type
All Industry, Biotech

Job Details

Sr / Principal Research Associate, In Vitro Biology

The Role:

An opportunity exists for a highly skilled and motivated cell/molecular biologist to join Moderna's In Vitro Biology department in Cambridge, MA. The candidate will explore biological mechanism, and support core testing of novel drug product formulations in newly identified cell models to assist with the advancement of Moderna's mRNA technology platform and pipeline. Applicants will utilize a wide range of biochemical, molecular and cell biology techniques to investigate cellular uptake and distribution of mRNA and proteins in in vitro models using quantitative microscopy. Applicants should be able to function in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment and should be effective team members.

Here's What You'll Do:

Specific projects will involve collaborative interactions in a multidisciplinary group and across diverse biology areas that require testing the behavior of novel formulations of Moderna's drug products in relevant cell models. This is a basic research position that requires critical thinking, flexibility, multitasking, and especially the ability to learn new techniques while developing novel assays.

Responsibilities:
  • Experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques such as mammalian cell culture, transfections, and working with primary cells.
  • Performance of cell-based assays to evaluate novel delivery vectors in mammalian cells by microscopy, ELISA, and Western blotting to examine protein expression, cellular differentiation, proliferation, survival, death and adhesion using standard assay formats.
  • Knowledge of CRISPR/Cas9 screening assays is a plus.
  • General laboratory assistance including ordering and receiving of lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and lab equipment maintenance.
  • Analyze, interpret and present data to internal parties.
  • Accountable for project success and results delivery.
  • Closely collaborate with other members within the In Vitro Biology department and broadly with departments throughout the company.


Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:
  • BS/MS with 5-8+ years of industry experience (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related science), developing and performing cellular and biochemical assays.
  • Demonstrated application of mammalian molecular biology, cell culture and associated techniques
  • Experience in quantitative confocal fluorescence imaging is preferred.
  • C andidate will be curious in exploring new path for drug discovery, bold in proposing creative experimental designs and ideas. Will work collaboratively with multifunctional teams and will be relentless in pursuing successful outcomes.


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
  • 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.

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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.

Company

Moderna is a clinical stage pioneer of messenger RNA (mRNA) Therapeutics™, an entirely new in vivo drug technology that directs the body’s cells to produces human proteins, antibodies and novel protein constructs, which are in turn secreted or active intracellularly. Founded in 2011, we are headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. 

Our Team and Mission

We currently have over 500 team members, an exceptional group of scientists and industry professionals who are wholly committed to advancing Moderna’s mission:  deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.

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