Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations

Moderna • Norwood, MA

9d • $74,000 - $118,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Moderna seeks a motivated individual with analytical chemistry experience to support Technical Development. This laboratory-based role supports daily analytical operations and troubleshooting of results and equipment, including HPLCs, plate readers, and liquid handlers. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with colleagues, and learn new techniques to advance process development. The role is 100% onsite and supports hands-on collaboration and site-based operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in analytical chemistry, process development, or technical operations.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices and techniques.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible.
• Desire to learn and contribute to a fast-paced team with multiple concurrent priorities.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about science.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment and adapting in collaborations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate progress and challenges.
• Driven to complete assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with chromatography techniques, including IEX/RP separation and UV/MS/CAD detection.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including ELISA and qPCR.
• Experience with integrated laboratory automation, including Hamilton, Tecan, and Echo liquid handlers.
• Experience with laboratory supporting software, including Chromeleon or similar LC controlling software, QuantStudio, LIMS, ELN, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with lab automation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including HPLCs, plate readers, liquid handlers, and specialty equipment.
• Prepare samples, perform analytical testing, and analyze data with rapid turnaround.
• Conduct peer data review and interpret results.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of methods and laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with process development colleagues regarding sample results.
• Enable high-throughput testing workflows with Digital and Development teams.
• Support development of analytical methods for Moderna’s pipeline.
• Execute improvement projects to strengthen laboratory competencies.
• Maintain good documentation of experiments.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs.
• Location-specific perks and extras.
• May be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or an equity award, subject to eligibility criteria and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior