Overview
Location: Harwell, United Kingdom.Reporting to the Associate Director, Immunoassay UK, you will support the development, qualification, validation, and execution of functional immunoassays and GCP clinical trial sample testing across multiple therapeutic areas.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of immunoassays and GCP clinical trial sample testing across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Execute functional assay development, qualification, validation, and clinical sample analysis activities to support Moderna clinical trials.
- Design and conduct experiments, independently generating high‑quality scientific data.
- Analyze experimental results, interpret findings, and communicate outcomes to broader scientific teams.
- Prepare experimental reports and contribute to the delivery of clear, accurate scientific documentation.
- Maintain and support cell culture laboratory operations to ensure efficient and compliant workflows.
- Under the guidance of the Scientific Lead, maintain the quality and integrity of assigned projects supporting clinical development programs.
- Deliver high‑quality data within defined timelines while balancing the needs of multiple concurrent projects.
- Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and associated materials required for assay execution.
- Maintain batch records and support laboratory documentation requirements.
- Assist with equipment maintenance activities and ensure laboratory instruments remain operational and compliant.
- Author experimental plans and reports where required.
- Draft, review, and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Identify, investigate, and resolve quality‑related issues, escalating concerns to the Scientific Lead when appropriate.
- Take ownership of assigned laboratory responsibilities, including safety coordination, instrument ownership, process ownership, or technology stewardship.
- Ensure continuous compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain training records and ensure all required training remains current.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across projects, functions, and scientific disciplines.
- Support knowledge sharing within the team and, when appropriate, provide training and guidance to junior team members.
- Leverage digital and emerging technologies, including opportunities to engage with Generative AI‑enabled scientific and operational tools, to enhance efficiency, data interpretation, and knowledge management.
- Spend the majority of working time (≥85%) within a laboratory environment conducting hands‑on scientific activities.
- Support business and project needs through occasional overtime or weekend work when required.
Qualifications
- BSc/MSc Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences with laboratory research experience.
- 2–3 years of technical experience in assay development and functional assays preferred.
- Demonstrated independence and strong work ethic.
- Good written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Good computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism.
- Preferable knowledge of regulated environments (GCP, GLP, ISO standards).
- Preferable experience with LIMS systems.
Mindsets
- Obsess over learning and continuously improve.
- Digitize using code to maximize impact on patients.
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare, including voluntary benefit programs.
- Holistic well‑being support (fitness, mindfulness, mental health).
- Family building benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy).
- Generous paid time off (vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, discretionary year‑end shutdown).
- Savings and investment plans.
- Location‑specific perks and extras.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is committed to equal‑opportunity employment and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to any personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
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